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Buying an Attendance Program: Eleven Important Factors to Consider Before You Take the Plunge.
Pogrow, Stanley – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses features of ideal basic attendance package and factors to consider in choosing a suitable package, including memory, programming language and operating system, disk capacity, time saving features, and networking, interface, coding, and block attendance update capabilities. A chart comparing 16 period-by-period attendance packages is…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Integrated Software for Administrators.
Pogrow, Stanley – Electronic Learning, 1983
As school districts increasingly acquire administrative application software, a concern will be to maintain compatability levels among programs. How to determine compatability levels and software integration needs are discussed, as well as ways to integrate specific application and general application software. (MBR)
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Programs, Guidelines, Purchasing
Tracking Down the "Right" Computer: How to Choose the One That's Best for You.
Bird, Pristen; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered before purchasing a computer, given the objectives of computer literacy; considering programing in Pascal or Logo, computer-assisted instruction, teaching practical applications, art and music, special education, telecommunications, administration, and library management. A chart showing prices and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
The Interactive Videodisc: Here at Last.
St. Lawrence, Jim – Electronic Learning, 1984
An interactive technology expert discusses how to make commercial videodiscs interactive. An example of a "repurposed" videodisc, how to increase videodisc interactivity, 10 steps in "repurposing" a videodisc, and classroom applications are described. A listing of currently available educational videodiscs is included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Interaction, Microcomputers
Retooling Your Business Education Curriculum: How to Prepare Your Students for an Electronic Future.
Guthrie, Russell W.; Guthrie, Deborah H. – Electronic Learning, 1983
Describes how a business education curriculum can be adapted to take advantage of modern technology and office equipment. Computer packages for five different areas are described and practical suggestions are given for classroom activities in accounting, office practice, secretarial practice, economics, business law, and sales. (EAO)
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Skills, Computer Programs, Curriculum Development
North Carolina: A Software Evaluation Plan with National Implications.
Mead, Cheryl L. – Electronic Learning, 1983
The Media Evaluation Services program of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction now includes inservice education for computer-using educators, the opportunity to preview software, and advisory lists of computer courseware. Other new computer related services being developed are described, and guidelines for cataloging courseware are…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Graphics Tablets: How to Draw on a New Technology.
Mason, Margie; Mason, Bruce – Electronic Learning, 1984
Describes the graphics tablet, a microcomputer peripheral device used to develop graphics, together with its uses and specific classroom applications. Six currently available graphics tablets are discussed, and ten points to consider before purchasing one are provided. (MBR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Costs
How to Find Money for Technology.
Goodspeed, Jon, Ed.; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1993
This special insert contains several articles on finding money for educational technology. Topics covered include foundations that provide educational funding; funding sources and recently funded programs; stretching available funds; fund-raising ideas; elements of a grant proposal; school-business partnerships; and grant proposals as a vehicle…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Video Education: Taking a New Look at an Old Technology.
Reed, Sally; Sautter, R. Craig – Electronic Learning, 1986
Reviews statistics on school purchase and use of video equipment and products, factors motivating renewed school interest, and school programs with new video applications. Recommended videos for science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, and teacher training are listed. Renewed interest in instructional television sparked by wider video…
Descriptors: Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Language Arts