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Direct linkBodkin, Catherine – Zero to Three (J), 2010
The Virginia Home Visiting Consortium (HVC) is a collaboration of public and private organizations which work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of home visiting services throughout the state. The HVC identified service needs and gaps and has focused on increasing the interagency state and local partnerships so that resources are…
Descriptors: Consortia, Systems Development, Home Visits, Agency Cooperation
Griffin, Steven L.; Beagles, Charles A. – Educational Technology, 2000
Examines how the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) selected, funded, developed, and implemented a distributed technical training system which achieves return on investment documented via performance measurement and follow-on evaluation. VBA proposed using the instructional systems development process, integrated with other advances in…
Descriptors: Instructional Development, Needs Assessment, Performance Technology, Systems Development
Peer reviewedDrabenstott, Jon, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes the experiences of four library automation projects that involved multitype library networks. Areas discussed include forces acting on libraries, the growth and development of the library marketplace, the increasing complexity and interrelationships of automated systems and the profound impact of such systems on libraries. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Database Design, Information Technology, Library Automation
Akins, M. L.; Griffin, J. R. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Presents the main ingredients for successful computer-systems administration. Discusses training and ongoing support, change management for system upgrades, developing a problem-reporting form and keeping the documentation history, managing technical support, and having a disaster-recovery plan. (AEF)
Descriptors: Administration, Change Strategies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Security
Peer reviewedHenderson, Harold; German, Victor F.; Panter, A. T.; Huba, G. J.; Rohweder, Catherine; Zalumas, Jacqueline; Wolfe, Leslie; Uldall, Karina K.; Lalonde, Bernadette; Henderson, Ron; Driscoll, Mary; Martin, Sara; Duggan, Sandra; Rahiman, Afsaneh; Melchior, Lisa A. – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1999
Evaluated nine diverse HIV/AIDS training programs to determine the degree to which programs produced changes in the way that health care systems delivered HIV/AIDS care. More than half the 218 trainees interviewed gave at least one example of a systems change. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Change, Health Education, Organizational Development
Johnson, William L.; Snyder, Karolyn J.; Johnson, Annabel M. – Research in the Schools, 1994
In a study conducted in two large school districts, 279 educational administrators expressed a strong desire for training in the major areas of educational leadership that were assessed: (1) the principalship; (2) problem solving; (3) planning for school growth; (4) personal awareness; (5) staff development; (6) long-range planning; and (7) the…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Educational Planning, Instructional Leadership, Principals
Peer reviewedKochhar, Jaishree – Information Development, 1989
Discusses the use of microcomputers as a first step toward library automation in developing countries, and describes microcomputer projects in Trinidad and Tobago to illustrate factors that need to be considered. These factors include hardware selection, installation and maintenance, hardware appropriateness, output requirements, software, the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Developing Nations, Equipment Maintenance, Financial Support
Peer reviewedRouse, William B. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Discusses what designers do, information they need, and how they might be aided, as background information for developing useful computer-aided decision systems to enhance designers' productivity. It is concluded that effectiveness of computer-assisted design systems depends on the value of the information and the flexibility of the support they…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Design Requirements, Designers
Peer reviewedGayeski, Diane – Performance Improvement, 1997
Discusses how to improve an organization's training and communications system, both philosophically and technically, and highlights activities conducive to a rewired communication system. Lists online sources on the topic and freeware packages that can be downloaded, and includes job aid forms designed to be copied and posted in the organization.…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Software, Improvement, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedMelton, Emily – Electronic Library, 1986
This discussion of Alanet, a comprehensive information system for professional librarians, covers its development; program features; advantages; uniqueness as a complete and integrated electronic information system for library professionals; system applications; benefits; costs; future developments; and user education. (MBR)
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedLee, Okhwa – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1998
Discusses government plans and implementation of a centralized educational technology system in Korean schools. Investigates the current situation in the field; hardware and software distribution; teacher readiness and training; Internet applications and multimedia; government role; and reengineering the system. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPaulsen, Morten Flate – Education and Computing, 1992
Presents a 10-step goal-oriented method for establishing an electronic college. Commitment to training, support, and motivation of people is advocated, as well as technological expertise. Each of the steps is described in detail using the "TowerNet" system from the Adult Education Department at Pennsylvania State University as a case…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Spitzer, Dean R. – Educational Technology, 1998
Argues that the tendency to focus on the technical aspects of distance learning contributes to the infrequency of distance learning methods usage in education and training. Discusses the technical and human dimensions of distance learning, resistance to change, user perspective, and inertia and entropy. Outlines 10 human dimension principles…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Preferences, Distance Education
