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Yang, Shu Ching – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
Examines constructivism as an epistemological basis for the design and use of hypermedia systems in order to synergize the constructivist view of learning and the potentialities of hypermedia. Proposes a new conceptual framework for constructive hypermedia learning systems based on cognitive, semiotic, and social perspectives. (Contains 151…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Epistemology
Jones, Barrett; Maslyukova, Elena – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Integrating news services into an intranet can be tricky. Even within related organizations, slight differences in subscriptions and end-user needs can necessitate different integration approaches. This article examines how the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund took separate approaches to tackle the same integration challenge in…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Internet, Databases, International Organizations
Meserve, Susie – Technology & Learning, 2006
While most K-12 technology leaders appreciate that technology refresh--the periodic replacement of an organization's technology--is more complex than shopping for appliances, they do not necessarily have the tools to create a sustainable and comprehensive plan to upgrade their assets. Having a solid tech refresh plan helps ensure that teachers and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Design Requirements, Fundamental Concepts, Systems Development
Day, Pamela; Robison, Susan; Sheikh, Lisa – 1998
This guide was written in response to growing concerns about the safety and well-being of children in America. The guide's primary purpose is to help planners involved in child protection reform, both at the agency level and as part of a community team, to develop a comprehensive approach to assessment in child protection. The guide is intended to…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Self Evaluation (Groups)
Adkins, Donna – 1989
Within the last decade, the neighboring states of Kentucky and West Virginia have realized the need for--and have acted upon--school reform measures in their educational systems. This document compares and contrasts the two states' efforts to restructure their school systems. Both Kentucky and West Virginia initiated their respective reform…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement
Pettit, Lawrence K. – 1989
This pamphlet discusses the original rationale for university systems, points out some of the problems existing because of the definition of that rationale, and proposes a new responsibility for university systems and a new challenge for their leaders. The pamphlet affirms that the system chief executive officer (CEO) and board of governors are…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, College Administration, Higher Education
DAMANS and Associates, Rockville, MD. – 1982
Eight appendices provide information related to a study which was conducted to determine the feasibility of introducing new automatic techniques to Army library technical processing activities; to examine and recommend appropriate systems and configurations for library automation; and to determine costs of implementing the recommendations. The…
Descriptors: Costs, Interviews, Library Automation, Library Research
Reeker, Larry H.; And Others – 1985
To demonstrate to computer programmers that the programming language Ada provides superior facilities for use in artificial intelligence applications, the three papers included in this report investigate the capabilities that exist within Ada for "pattern-directed" programming. The first paper (Larry H. Reeker, Tulane University) is…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Computers
Brill, Michael; And Others – Progressive Architecture, 1974
A dialogue between a manufacturer and an outside research group concerning an interior systems program of partitions, storage, display, and work surface components. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Interior Design, Interior Space, Offices (Facilities)
Steiner, Hermann M. – 1977
In a very short time, data processing has grown from virtually nothing to a position of great importance in the technical scientific system of civilization in the Federal Republic of Germany. Both the public and private sectors have contributed significantly to this expansion. Research and development have now reached large proportions. Thus there…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Proaction Inst. – 1977
The final summary of the progress, accomplishments, findings, and recommendations of a project to develop and implement a management information system for long-range planning of vocational education at the local level is presented in this report. Goals and purposes of the original proposal are stated and their development traced in research, work…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Management Systems, Policy Formation
Hartley, Harry J. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1969
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Costs, Educational Planning, Educational Problems
Gibson, Robert L. – 1979
A project was conducted to identify and describe existing exemplary practices and models for upgrading on a continuous basis the required knowledge and competencies of those who provide comprehensive systems of guidance. Following data collection, including site visits and analysis, the project addressed itself to the design of a system of…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Guidance Programs
Dalin, Per – 1976
Educational change is a process occurring through time, a systemic and dynamic phenomenon in which every action leads to reactions in related areas of the system, and a multidimensional phenomenon requiring examination from the perspective of several disciplines. The success of an innovation depends on how the change process is managed, how the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Models, Organizational Change
Ahmed, K.; Dickinson, C. J. – 1977
MCAID is a relatively machine-independent technique for writing computer-aided instructional material consisting of descriptive text, multiple choice questions, and the ability to call compiled subroutines to perform extensive calculations. It was specially developed to incorporate test-authoring around complex mathematical models to explore a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Flow Charts, Instructional Systems
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