Description: Preface. List of Acronyms. 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; A.J. Visscher. 2. The commercially developed SIMS from a humble beginning; P. Wild, J. Walker. 3. SAMS in Hong Kong: a centrally developed SIS for primary and secondary schools; A.C.W. Fung, J. Ledesma. 4. MUSAC in New Zealand: from grass roots to system-wide in a decade; C.J.P. Nolan, et al. 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; A.C.W. Fung, A.J. Visscher. 6. Design strategies; A. Tatnall. 7. Imperatives for successful implementation of school information systems; A.J. Visscher, A.C.W. Fung. Section III: Future directions. 8. The future of school information systems; D. Smith, P. Wild. 9. Conclusions, reflections and the road ahead; B. Davey, et al. Appendix: SAMS Questionnaire; A.C.W. Fung, et al.

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