Information technology in educational management

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Information technology in educational management

edited by Ben-Zion Barta, Moshe Telem and Yaffa Gev

Chapman & Hall, 1995

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Description

Educational institutions in which administrators, managers and teachers will be working in the late 1990's will be far different from those oftoday. Schools, which until recently were lagging behind in the implementation of information technology (IT) in their administration and management, are now attempting to close the gap. A massive and rapid computerization process in schools, school districts and throughout the other Ievels of the educational system, including universities, has made computers an integral part of the educational management scene. A computer on the desk of every educational management statT might become a reality in the near future. The term "IT" includes three main components: hardware, software - mainly management information systems (MIS)/decision support systems (DSS) and human factors. Presently, successful implementation depends on adequate software and on human factors. MIS/DSSs are being implemented with the aim of providing meaningful support for school employees in their daily activities, and to improve their performance, etfectiveness and efficiency. Much like at universities, usable and accessible school databases are being established, encompassing data on students, teachers, employees, classrooms, grade Ievels, courses, student achievements and behavior, school space, curriculum, finance, inventory, transportation, etc.

Table of Contents

Preface. Issues in information technology in educational management. Implementation status - national reports. Higher education. Educational decision support systems. Specific applications. Panels and discussions - summaries. Index of contributors. Keyword index.

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  • NCID
    BA24331899
  • ISBN
    • 0412620901
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 248 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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