Describes Microcosm, an open hypermedia system for browsing through large bodies of multimedia information via links in external linkbases; explains HyTime (Hypermedia/Time-Based Structuring Language), an international standard for representing relationships between document objects; and examines HyTime features which are relevant to Microcosm.…

Explains that technology teachers using microcomputers must be aware of policies governing software copying and suggests guidelines for classroom and computer lab use. (SK)

Discusses strategies for providing students with current computer software technology including acquiring previous versions of software, obtaining demonstration software, using student versions, getting examination software, buying from mail order firms, buying few copies, exploring site licenses, acquiring shareware or freeware, and applying for…

Explains how computer viruses were originally created, how a computer can become infected by a virus, how viruses operate, symptoms that indicate a computer is infected, how to detect and remove viruses, and how to prevent a reinfection. A sidebar lists eight antivirus resources. (four references) (LRW)

Notes that, as social work gradually enters electronic information era, interface between social work practice and computer world is often accompanied by disharmony. Presents current classification and terminology of software, identifies drawbacks, and proposes new classification approach based on needs of social workers. Discusses how combination…

Hierarchical data analyses in different disciplines are reviewed to compare statistical application of the Hierarchical Linear Model software and the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) MIXED procedure. Similar features of the two programs are illustrated through use of the SAS MIXED procedure. (SLD)

Although many trainers are using off-the-shelf courseware in a broad soft-skills training program, the perfect product has yet to be developed. Many multimedia soft-skills programs are custom developed for specific companies. Continuing technological improvements may make them more universally useful. (JOW)

The key ideas of multiple imputation for multivariate missing data problems are reviewed. Software programs available for this analysis are described, and their use is illustrated with data from the Adolescent Alcohol Prevention Trial (W. Hansen and J. Graham, 1991). (SLD)

Reviews and evaluates Pro Tools 4.1, a multitrack digital audio workstation (DAWs) that imports and synchronizes to QuickTime or AVI digital movies. Audio-for-picture editors lock their digital audio workstations to linear videotape recorders, using complex, expensive time code synchronizers. Highlights Macintosh and Windows based alternatives.…

Considers how organizations can identify the knowledge that individuals possess and make that knowledge available to other employees. Discusses knowledge management projects in businesses and government agencies; knowledge management software; and knowledge management needs and programs in education that would help teachers share expertise. (LRW)

Shows how the College of Notre Dame of Maryland stays competitive with the right combo of consultants and facilities management software. (GR)

Discusses automatic indexing methods and describes the development of a prototype computerized abstractor's assistant. Highlights include the text network management system, TEXNET; phrase selection that follows indexing; phrase display, including Boolean capabilities; results of preliminary testing; and availability of TEXNET software. (LRW)

Offers three strategies that will make the job of training employees to use new software easier: (1) understand the business need that the software is addressing; (2) synchronize the development of training and support materials with the software development cycle; and (3) choose the appropriate training approach for the software application.…

Provides procedures for obtaining comparable item parameter estimates from the MULTILOG and PARSCALE programs for two polytomous Item Response Theory models, F. Samejima's graded response model (1969) and E. Muraki's generalized partial credit model (1992). (SLD)

Discusses the security of computerized test files based on a survey of collegiate educators and offers recommendations to make tests more secure. Highlights include passwords; firewalls; keeping test files offline rather than on a hard drive; encryption; and using software to write over files rather than just deleting them. (LRW)