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Judge, Simon; Murray, Janice; Lynch, Yvonne; Meredith, Stuart; Moulam, Liz; Randall, Nicola; Whittle, Helen; Goldbart, Juliet – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2023
Background: Those supporting children and young people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) contribute to ongoing complex decision-making about communication aid selection and support. Little is known about how these decisions are made in practice and how attributes of the communication aid are described or considered. Aims: To…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Decision Making, Children
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Momani, Alaa M. – International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 2021
E-learning is one of the fastest growing areas of the high technology development, especially in the academic environments. However, the instructor is a very important factor in the learning process, but the advantages of e-learning change the role which the instructor plays in this process. E-learning gives an opportunity to anyone to learn in a…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Decision Making, Electronic Learning, Learning Processes
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Altun Turker, Yasemin; Baynal, Kasim; Turker, Turgay – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2019
Distance Education has become an important educational model with the development of information and communication technologies in the world. It has also become increasingly used model in Turkey. In our country, the number of universities and educational organizations offering distance education programs increase day by day. Distance education is…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Distance Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Romney, Abraham – Communication Center Journal, 2017
The article suggests that the non-destructive editing features of the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) can be useful for communication centers and for the support of multimodal assignments because they can promote greater attention to sound. The turn to the DAW is situated in a tradition of embracing sonic technologies for pedagogical purposes…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Teaching Methods, Periodicals, Computer Software
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Sherrard, Ann; Rhodes, Amy – Journal of Extension, 2014
The release of the latest LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics platform in September 2013 has provided a dilemma for many youth robotics leaders. There is a need to understand the differences in the Mindstorms NXT and EV3 in order to make future robotics purchases. In this article the differences are identified regarding software, hardware, sensors, the…
Descriptors: Robotics, Comparative Analysis, Consumer Economics, Purchasing
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Schuster, Ellen; Zimmerman, Lynda – Journal of Extension, 2014
Mobile technology has transformed the way consumers access and use information. The exponential growth of mobile apps makes finding suitable, easy-to-use nutrition and health-related apps challenging. A guide for consumers helps them ask important questions before downloading apps. The guide can be adapted for other Extension disciplines.
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Extension Education
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Uysal, Murat Pasa – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2012
Developments in computer and information technologies continue to give opportunities for designing advanced E-learning systems while entailing objective and technical evaluation methodologies. Design and development of E-learning systems require time-consuming and labor-intensive processes; therefore any decision about these systems and their…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer System Design, Decision Support Systems
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Strot, Melody; Benno, Mark – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
Provides guidelines for buying computers for parents of gifted children. Steps for making decisions include deciding who will use the computer, deciding its purposes and what software packages will be used, determining current and future needs, setting a budget, and reviewing needs with salespersons and school-based technology specialists. (CR)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making
Chen, Li; Mills, Joyce White – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Explains how to decide what type of computer to buy for a small academic library, based on software requirements, staff and patron use, and PC technology. Topics include the central processing unit; types of memory; storage devices; ports; multimedia capabilities; modems; operating systems; and monitors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Case, Deborah; Bauder, Debra K.; Simmons, Thomas J. – Ed at a Distance, 2001
Discusses Web-based instruction (WBI)and presents a decision making model based on a set of questions relating to the use of WBI. Topics include motivation for WBI; content and pedagogy, including instructional design; the target audience, including characteristics of successful online students; time factors; resources needed, including costs,…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Audience Awareness, Computer Selection, Computer Software
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Horton, William – Technical Communication, 1993
Presents a 10-step procedure for selecting the computer software needed to author and deliver online documentation. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Models
Levine, Elliott – American School Board Journal, 2002
Describes how to build a data warehouse, using the Schools Interoperability Framework (www.sifinfo.org), that supports data-driven decision making and complies with the Freedom of Information Act. Provides several suggestions for building and maintaining a data warehouse. (PKP)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Database Management Systems, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Blom, Tara – College Planning & Management, 1999
Discusses the key questions facility managers should ask during the selection process for a facility-maintenance software program. Questions include ease of use, asset modeling capabilities, ease of reconfiguration, and software scaleability. (GR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Educational Facilities, Facilities Management
Prestebak, Jane; Wightman, Konnie – School Library Journal, 2000
Describes the results of a survey of school librarians that investigated satisfaction with their selection of library automation systems. Discusses purchasing decisions; networking; Web-based systems; user friendliness; efficiency and usability; vendor integrity; technical support; training; documentation; authority control; links to Internet…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software
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Stier, Kenneth W. – Technology Teacher, 1991
Focuses on the process of selecting programable automation systems for technology education programs at the secondary level. (Author)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Electromechanical Aids
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