The need for a more systematic and objective approach to determining the extent of employment handicap resulting from disability is considered. A computer-based approach, implemented in a large public corporation, is described, and areas of further research are noted, specifically the need for a less simplistic definition of employment handicap.…

Fear of technology is seen as a growing problem in education as the use of computers expands. The anxiety associated with using computers in various common forms can cause physical symptoms, discomfort, and inefficiency. Individual counseling and group workshops can be effective treatment. (MSE)

Describes the first approved Internet postage product, which would allow users to print postage from their PCs. Discusses beta testing of the "E-Stamp" software; software companies investing in the technology; competitive programs; the small-business market; strategic alliances with envelopes, labels, and scales manufacturers; and future…

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)

Addresses how libraries can prepare for Y2K problems. Discusses technology that might be affected and equipment that should be examined, difficulty of fixing noncompliant hardware and software, identifying problem areas and developing solutions, and dealing with vendors. Includes a checklist of necessary preparations. (AEF)

Describes a system that automatically classifies e-mail messages in the HUMANIST electronic discussion group into one of four classes: question, response, announcement, or administrative. The system's ability to accurately classify a message was compared against manually assigned codes. Results suggested that there was a statistical agreement in…

Four years after the Halifax Regional School Board was formed through amalgamation, over 75% of its school libraries were automated. On-site automation with laptops was a quicker, more efficient way of automating than sending a shelf list to the Technical Services Department. The Eastern Shore School Library Automation Project was a successful…

This paper describes one accreditation team leader's experience with coordinating the entire team accreditation review process on personal computer and offers 14 suggestions for future implementation. The leaders of the accreditation team describes pre-accreditation visit arrangements to facilitate the use of computers. He polled team members on…

The major task in solving a physics problem is to construct an appropriate model of the problem in terms of physical principles. The functions performed by such a model, the information which needs to be represented, and the knowledge used in selecting and instantiating an appropriate model are discussed. An example of a model for a mechanics…

This paper addresses some of the problems of data access and exchange by discussing what an educational research institution should do about data archiving and data facilities. The work undertaken at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is described. Generally, efforts in the past have been given to computerization of bibliographic…

Twelve papers are presented from a conference on special education and information technology. The conference featured 130 participants from 15 countries. The following titles and authors are represented: "Computer as a Communication Aid" (A. Fleischer); "Computers in Special Education" (F. Dalhoff); "Experiences Using Computer-Assisted…

The use of a robust statistical technique to implement a decentralized faculty allocation procedure at a medium size public university is discussed. The least median of squares (LMS), a regression technique introduced by Rousseeuw, was used instead of the usual least sum of squares, or least squares. The LMS technique was used to assist in the…

Basic concepts of computer literacy are discussed as they relate to industrial arts/technology education. Computer hardware development is briefly examined, and major software categories are defined, including database management, computer graphics, spreadsheet programs, telecommunications and networking, word processing, and computer assisted and…

Prospective student data, supplied by various national college testing and student search services, can be matched with existing student records in a college admissions database. Instead of relying on one unique record identifier, such as the student's social security number, a technique has been developed that is based on a number of common data…

This paper reports on a continuing research project on metaphor in the language of teachers, and describes the ways in which an academic mainframe computer is being used in this research. Because the substance of the research and the computing procedures used are closely related, they are not readily separated. Following early sections dealing…