This paper describes a data-based screening tool for identifying at-risk students. It is intended to complement referral and other qualitative means of identification. The Computerized Risk Index Screening Program (CRISP) is an application of a commonly available data management program that: (1) provides a school-based screening system; (2) can…

The use of the modern computer has revolutionized the field of educational research. Software packages are currently available that allow almost anyone to analyze data efficiently and rapidly. Yet, caution must temper the widespread acceptance and use of these programs. It is recommended that the researcher not rely solely on the use of…

The use of computers in classrooms to support and extend instruction is a topic which is being discussed in major educational forums across the United States. Until a few years ago, computer use in schools was the exclusive domain of the mathematics department. Other content areas have now found ways to use computers to enhance their instruction.…

The use of computers in classrooms to support and extend instruction is a topic which is being discussed in major educational forums across the United States. Until a few years ago, computer use in schools was the exclusive domain of the mathematics department. Other content areas have now found ways to use computers to enhance their instruction.…

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has stated that computer technology is an important factor in the improvement of mathematics instruction and an important tool in mathematics instruction. Computer spreadsheets are readily adaptable for problem solving, can enhance the user's insight into the development and use of algorithms and…

This document describes some of the uses a high school counselor may have for a personal computer. A variety of sample forms are included which illustrate these uses. Selected computer software is briefly reviewed. Recordkeeping on the computer is discussed and three basic files kept for each counselee are described: (1) an information file; (2) a…

This paper examines the administrative uses of the microcomputer, stating that high performance educational managers are likely to have microcomputers in their organizations. Four situations that would justify the use of a computer are: (1) when massive amounts of data are processed through well-defined operations; (2) when data processing is…

A survey was conducted to identify the patterns of academic and administrative computer services in use--or planned for the near future--in small colleges and universities as they relate to such strategic policy areas as: (1) management/governance structure; (2) personnel-staff; (3) personnel-faculty; (4) academic computing; (5) library services;…

This paper is the result of a feasibility study on the implementation of computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) for the U.S. Army Bands. The study analyzes the state-of-the-art capabilities of CAI with regard to Army requirements. The contract for the study states: "The objective of this task is to explore and analyze alternate approaches to…

German business correspondence is an essential part of a business German course because of the difficulties involved in using the required language style and because it is integral to business practice in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. A recently published text by W. Schmitz and D. Scheiner of the Goethe Institute is reviewed and found to be…

This self-training package is designed to help microcomputer users select appropriate and efficient educational software packages by using a software evaluation system. It is mainly designed for school teachers and parents. The system consists of a Criteria Rating Form (CRF) and a personal evaluation. The CRF--a five-point scale from excellent to…

Since computers were first introduced into early childhood educational settings, much debate has centered on the issue of appropriateness. This paper takes issue with a number of often cited reasons for not including computers in preschool, and advances a theoretical base for computer use in early childhood. The paper also offers a review of…

Four elements of clinical programming must be considered during development in order for a software program to be truly useful in rehabilitation: presentation of a useful task; treatment parameters selectable by clinicians; data collection/analysis; and authoring capability. These criteria govern the development of all Brain-Link Software…

The development and implementation of a microcomputer-based system in a medical school's office of grants and contracts is described, with focus on the evolution from manual to minicomputer to microcomputer and the criteria for selecting appropriate software. (MSE)

A project to improve the "request budget" procedure at each of the campuses of the University of Colorado is described. The project extracted data maintained in central mainframe computers and downloaded it to floppy magnetic diskettes. The amount of manual data entry, calculation, and preparation time was reduced significantly.…