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Peer reviewedPantiel, Mindy; Petersen, Becky – PTA Today, 1984
The home computer must be outfitted with high quality software to be a valuable educational tool. Suggestions on where to look for software and standards to use in evaluating materials are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Spruiell, Phyllis R.; Turner, Kathryn – Exceptional Parent, 1986
Parent guidelines for selecting appropriate software for three- to five-year-olds address trying the software out, what to look for, and what to expect. Evaluation criteria cover appropriate vocabulary level, individual needs, child involvement, target audience, creative presentation, and useful feedback. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines, Instructional Material Evaluation
Mattas, Linda L. – 1985
This report provides 1-page reviews of 113 highly-rated computer software programs, identified from the evaluation reports of the following 16 evaluation services and educational technology magazines: Province of Alberta (Alberta Education), Baltimore County (Maryland) Public Schools, Province of British Columbia Ministry of Education, California…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Brown, Susan, Ed. – 1984
Designed to assist local board of education members, administrators, teachers, and parents, this guide provides information on planning a comprehensive computer education program and on selecting hardware and software. Planning topics discussed include purposes/types of computer use, staff training, location, distribution of computers across…
Descriptors: Budgets, Check Lists, Computer Software, Educational Planning
Van Nuys, Ute Elisabeth – A+, 1986
Presents reviews of the following mathematics software designed to teach young children counting, number recognition, visual discrimination, matching, addition, and subtraction skills; Stickybear Numbers, Learning with Leeper, Getting Ready to Read and Add, Counting Parade, Early Games for Young Children, Charlie Brown's 1,2,3's, Let's Go Fishing,…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Childhood Interests, Computer Software, Costs
Huntington, Fred – InCider, 1984
Provides guidelines on selecting software for preschoolers and a buyer's guide with entries arranged by manufacturer. Each entry includes: name of the software package; current price; a list of special features (paddle/joystick required, graphic, and sound); and brief comments (such as subject and/or skill area and format). (JN)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Hohmann, Charles; And Others – 1995
This 11th edition of the High/Scope Buyer's Guide to Children's Software was designed to help teachers, caregivers, and parents make good choices when purchasing software to enhance children's learning. The book consists of an introduction, a chapter on finding the best software, software reviews for 48 different software products. The…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
