Information Technology in Educational Management
Although a few books are available on the use of computers in the school office, this book is the first one addressing the topic of computer-assisted school information systems (SISs) for an international audience, based on both practical and scientific i
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Information Technology in Educational Management Edited by
Adrie J. Visscher University of1Wente. Faculty of Educational Science and Technology. Enschede. The Netherlands
Phil Wild Loughborough University. Department of Education, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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Alex C.W. Fung Hong Kong Baptist University. Hong Kong SAR. China
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SPRINGER-SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, B.V.
A C.I.P. Catalogue record for this book is available from the Library of Congress.
ISBN 978-90-481-5734-1 ISBN 978-94-017-1884-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-1884-4
Printed on acid-free paper
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CONTENTS
PREFACE
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
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SECTION I
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Introduction to the nature of computer-assisted school information systems
Computer-assisted school information systems: the concepts, intended benefits, and stages of development (Adrie J. Visscher) 1. Introduction 2. Conceptualisation 3. An Overview of SIS-modules and Types of Assistance 3.1 A SIS-framework 3.2 Five Types of Support 4. Intended Benefits 5. The History of School Information Systems 5.1 The Four Stages 5.2 Design Strategies and Tailor-made or Standard SISs? 6. The Increasing Importance of the Field References The commercially developed SIMS from a humble beginning (Phil Wild & John Walker) I. Introduction 2. The Context and History of SISs in the UK 3. The Design of SIMS 4. Current Status and Future Development 4.1 The Current SIMS Software Suite 4.1.1 Alert Manager 4.1.2 Analyst 4.1.3 Assessment Suite 4.1.4 Attendance 4.1.5 Curriculum Planner 4.1.6 Development Planner 4.1.7 Equipment Register 4.1.8 Financial Management System (FMS) 4.1.9 Budget Planning 4.1.10 Key Stage Diagnostics 4.1.11 Management Information Data Access Systems (MIDAS) 4.1.12 Examinations v
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Timetabling Options Personnel Photo Importer RepGen Lite Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (SENCO) 4.1.19 Students Teaching and Academic Records (STAR) 4.1.20 Value Added 4.1.21 Visitor Log 5. Implementation Processes 6. Evaluative Study 6.1 Quality ofthe System 6.1.1 Basic System 6.1.2 Data Quality compared to the Previous System used 6.2 Use of SIMS 6.2.1 Frequence of Module Use 6.3 Training in System Use 6.4 Effects of System Use 6.5 User's Comments and Conclusions 7. Lessons Learned References Chapter 3
SAMS in Hong Kong: a centrally developed SIS for primary and secondary schools (Alex C. W. Fung & Jenilyn Ledesma) 1. Introduction 2. Educational Context in Hong Kong 3. The History of Computer-aided School Administration in the Territory 4
