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Nall, Clark; Lewis, Janice Steed – Acquisitions Librarian, 2005
Valuable information in print is often neglected because of the rapid proliferation of electronic resources and the bias of many library users against print sources. At Joyner Library, it was decided to construct an interactive subject guide database that included resources in all formats to offer users a convenient starting point for research and…
Descriptors: Library Services, Bibliographic Databases, Library Automation, Library Development
Wormell, Irene; Bothma, Theo J. D.; Ralebipi, Rocky M. D. – Education for Information, 2002
Based on the concept of the NORDIC academic cooperation model (NorFa), in 1998-2000 Danish and international information scientists initiated a co-operative effort to build an education and research network among LIS institutions in South Africa. The paper reports the successful completion of the project, with 20 MA and Ph.D. students selected…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Scientists, Information Science Education, Information Networks
Morgan, Arthur – Education & Training, 2002
In 2000 a survey was undertaken in an attempt to establish a sustainable, coherent database of empirical information on NVQ level 3, 4 and 5 activity in English and Welsh higher education institutions HEIs. As a result of this work a report was produced, "The Utilisation of NVQs in Higher Education in England and Wales," which set out…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Research Reports, Case Studies
Far West Lab. for Educational Research and Development, San Francisco, CA. – 1993
This report examines twenty-three schools in their first year of participation in a California-State-sponsored restructuring initiative called Every Student Succeeds (ESS). Four areas of restructuring are reviewed: (1) curriculum and instruction; (2) governance; (3) professional development of teachers; and (4) coordination of community resources.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Gilford, Dorothy M., Ed. – 1993
The Board on International Comparative Studies in Education monitors U.S. participation in cross-national comparative studies in education and provides advice to sponsoring agencies. This document results from the Board's consideration of studies that would enrich plans for international studies. What the Board believes to be the value of…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Comparative Education, Cooperation, Cross Cultural Studies
Cooley, William W.; And Others – 1992
A state educational indicator system being developed by the Pennsylvania Educational Policy Studies (PEPS) project at the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) is described. The extensive database that has been established as part of the PEPS project includes thousands of variables that are descriptive of the 500 Pennsylvania school districts.…
Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Databases, Educational Change
Chiang, Katherine; And Others – 1991
In 1988 Mann Library at Cornell University proposed to develop a computer system that would support interactive access to significant electronic files in agriculture and the life sciences. This system was titled the Interactive Numeric Files Retrieval System (INFeRS). This report describes how project goals were met and it presents the project's…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Agriculture, Computer System Design
Beise, Catherine M.; King, Merle; Myers, Martha E. – 1997
World Wide Web page projects offer both opportunities and limitations as hands-on projects for students in systems development classes. This paper outlines common pedagogical goals for systems analysis and design courses and then maps the advantages and disadvantages of Web projects over more traditional systems development projects. An example…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Educational Objectives
Kauffman, Dan; Hamza, Khalid – 1998
This paper focuses on new ways of viewing the educational system by affecting change via small, initial adjustments. A number of fundamental ideas are presented that could be implemented by states, either individually or collectively, to change current educational systems into Information Age systems. Taking the cue from Chaos Theory, which states…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Chaos Theory, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
Martorella, Peter H. – 1989
This state-of-the-art report on interactive video and instruction begins with a brief review of the current status of technology and technology transfer in schools. The nature of interactive video is then considered, including instructional applications of the technology and the components of an interactive video instructional system. Discussion…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Savin, William – 1988
The goal of the project described here was to improve the quality of postsecondary education by offering institutions of higher learning information on currently funded educational projects through an interactive database, the Educational Resources Directory (ERD), which contains information on new methods, curricula, and educational technology.…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Directories, Educational Finance

Tomlinson, Tommy M., Ed.; Tuijnman, Albert C., Ed. – 1994
The role of governments in the operation of education research and development systems is under critical scrutiny throughout the developed world. The introductory chapter presents the main themes of a seminar held in 1992 and outlines challenges for further work. The next 10 chapters focus on education research and development issues: (1)…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Research, Global Approach
Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC. – 1994
This document presents the proceedings of a conference attended by Project Directors (or their designees) of projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and having a significant component of technical assistance (TA) and/or dissemination activities. The conference was designed to provide new information to projects, to…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Legislation
Kazlauskas, Edward John; Picus, Lawrence O. – 1990
An introduction to the use of computers for educational administrative purposes is offered in this book, which presents basic systems methodologies which can be used for selecting and designing computer applications. Traditional systems analysis techniques are used to illustrate the design of microcomputer applications at the school and district…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Rebarber, Theodor – 1991
Accountability is high on the education reform agenda as taxpayers, business leaders, and elected officials demand proof of results. Although several states show promising improvements in their accountability arrangements, none has in place a comprehensive system. Such a system includes three fundamental accountability elements: (1) clear and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation