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Huron, David – Computers and the Humanities, 1988
Presents the results of a detailed study of errors in a musical database. Provides an equation for estimating the effect of an overall error-rate on arbitrary analytic measures derived from the database. Examines four methods of error detection: manual proof-reading, double-entry method, programed syntactic checking, and programed heuristics. (GEA)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Higher Education, Music
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Speitel, Tom; And Others – Science Teacher, 1996
Describes methods for creating integrated multimedia documents using recent advances in print, audio, and video digitization that bring added usefulness to computers as data acquisition, processing, and presentation tools. Discusses advantages of digital documentation. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Documentation, Multimedia Materials
Bernbom, Gerlad – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
A discussion of information management within institutions looks at the relationship between data administration, the application of formal rules and methods to information resources, and distributed data processing, the dispersion of computing functions, and data at electronically interconnected nodes within the organization. Technology, tools,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Information Systems
Bolnick, Franklin I. – Document Image Automation, 1993
Explains the COLD (Computer Output Laser Disk) system and describes current applications. Use of the COLD system to replace COM (Computer Output Microfilm) is discussed; advantages and disadvantages of the COLD system are considered; optical disks OD-WORM (Optical Disk-Write Once Read Many) versus CD-ROM are compared; and equipment and software…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
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Cox, Pam; Bridges, Linda – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Provides a cooperative-learning activity in which students calculate the horsepower of an individual by collecting and analyzing data. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Data Processing, Group Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Oleson, Vicki L. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Presents an activity to integrate literature into the mathematics curriculum that is an interesting springboard to problem solving, an opportunity to research famous mathematicians, and a vehicle to enhance the understanding of mathematics concepts. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Literature
Bushweller, Kevin – American School Board Journal, 2000
An upstate New York district became a pilot site for a technology industry initiative to build software systems that eliminate traditional interdepartmental barriers. This article describes interactive software systems (especially the Schools Interoperability Framework) that can transform a district's administrative tasks into a free-flowing,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Information Systems
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Hilty, Donald M.; Alverson, Dale C.; Alpert, Jonathan E.; Tong, Lowell; Sagduyu, Kemal; Boland, Robert J.; Mostaghimi, Arash; Leamon, Martin L.; Fidler, Don; Yellowlees, Peter M. – Academic Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: This article highlights technology innovations in psychiatric and medical education, including applications from other fields. Method: The authors review the literature and poll educators and informatics faculty for novel programs relevant to psychiatric education. Results: The introduction of new technologies requires skill at…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Computer Simulation, Information Technology, Educational Technology
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Kenny, James J. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
The personal computer--with its ability to store, sort, and retrieve large amounts of data, generate reports, and graphically present statistical information--is becoming an integral tool in the administration of the modern media center. The need to share and retrieve information beyond the immediate environment of the media center has always been…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Computers, Information Technology, Computer Peripherals
Litecky, Charles R.; Lamkin, Tim – 1984
This curriculum guide for an advanced course in data processing is for use as a companion publication to a textbook or textbooks; references to appropriate textbooks are given in most units. Student completion of assignments in Volume I, available separately (see ED 220 604), is a prerequisite. Topics covered in the 18 units are introduction,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business, Computer Science, Computer Software
Naval Education and Training Command, Pensacola, FL. – 1975
This training manual is intended as an individual study aid for Navy personnel who wish to prepare for advancement to the rate of Data Processing Technician First Class or Chief Data Processing Technician. Theoretical knowledge and operational skills are presented along with assignments designed to lead students through the manual. The manual…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Storage Devices
Tennessee State Dept. of Education, Nashville. Div. of Vocational-Technical Education. – 1980
This data processing curriculum contains 23 units of instruction for an articulated program in the occupations of data processing. It consists of an introductory mini-series on data-processing concepts, as well as data entry operator, computer operator, programmer, and systems analyst units. Introductory materials include program goals and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Science, Curriculum Guides, Data Processing
Summers, J. K.; Sullivan, J. E. – 1970
This document explains recent developments in computer science and information systems of interest to the educational manager. A brief history of computers is included, together with an examination of modern computers' capabilities. Various features of card, tape, and disk information storage systems are presented. The importance of time-sharing…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
American School Board Journal, 1975
A new method of bus route scheduling uses aerial photography and computer data analysis. Maps generated in this manner can be used with other information to study housing/population patterns, attendance boundaries, and the like. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Processing
Solomon, Lanny – Educational Technology, 1974
Article shows that the integration of electronic data processing and programed instruction is capable of leading to more efficient and effective material presentations. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Material Development
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