Table of Contents

Section I Introduction to the nature of computer-assisted school information systems.- 1 Computer-assisted school information systems: the concepts, intended benefits, and stages of development.- 2 The commercially developed SIMS from a humble beginning.- 3 SAMS in Hong Kong: a centrally developed SIS for primary and secondary schools.- 4 MUSAC in New Zealand: from grass roots to system-wide in a decade.- Section II Design and implementation of school information systems — Learning from experience.- 5 A holistic view of SISs as an innovation and the factors determining success.- 6 Design strategies.- 7 Imperatives for successful implementation of school information systems.- Section III Future directions.- 8 The future of school information systems.- 9 Conclusions, reflections and the road ahead.- Appendix SAMS Questionnaire.

Reviews

`... the publication of Information Technology in Educational Management fills a significant need in the field. [...] the authors have succeeded in producing a comprehensive, well-researcged, and conceptually well-integrated book that synthesizes the current state of research and knowledge in the field of computer-assisted SIS and contributes a great deal to our understanding of the field. ...very useful textbook and reference source for academic researchers and students. I would also recommend it as essential reading for designers of school information systems, who would benefit from the educational perspective often missing in technical designs.'
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 3:1 (2003)