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Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1988
Because finding software that exactly complements curriculum objectives is so difficult, many software designers have developed educational programs with authoring features that allow teachers to change the content but not the format of coursework. Four programs simple enough for students to take creative control of are reviewed. (MT)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Courseware, Elementary Education
South Carolina Educational Television Network Columbia. – 1987
Reviews of 142 education software packages are contained in this guide produced by Project SEED. Following listings of software by title, grade level, and subject area, the alphabetical list of evaluations provides information in the following areas for each program: (1) title; (2) producer; (3) copyright data; (4) grade level; (5) subject area;…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Pollard, Jim – Learning, 1989
Sources of Information are provided on publications that list what others have evaluated and publications that contain their own evaluations of educational software. A brief description of the offerings of each resource is given, including price and ordering information. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Resource Materials
Neill, Shirley Boes; Neill, George W. – 1989
Designed to aid teachers, school administrators, librarians, students, and parents in selecting educational software for preschool through grade 12, this guide lists 231 programs chosen from 6,000 evaluations conducted by 35 education software evaluation efforts in the United States and Canada. The introduction provides a detailed explanation of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Neill, Shirley Boes; Neill, George W. – 1989
This cumulative guide lists the 550 highest rated programs identified by "Only the Best" from the evaluation reports of 37 evaluation services over a 5-year period. The introduction describes the selection criteria used as well as the individual evaluation services whose evaluations were used, and lists sources where the evaluations…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Neill, Shirley Boes; Neill, George W. – 1987
Designed to aid teachers, school administrators, and parents in selecting educational software for grades K-12, this guide lists 193 programs chosen from over 6,500 evaluations conducted by 30 evaluation services in the United States and Canada. Following the introduction, which provides a detailed explanation of how the programs were selected,…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Neill, Shirley Boes; Neill, George W. – 1988
Designed to aid teachers, school administrators, and parents in selecting educational software for grades K-12, this guide lists 226 programs chosen form 8,000 evaluations conducted by 32 evaluation services in the United States and Canada. Following the introduction, which provides a detailed explanation of how the programs were selected, the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Neill, Shirley Boes; Neill, George W. – 1990
This edition of "Only the Best" identifies 183 of the most recent education software programs that have met the high standards of 37 software evaluator services since the 1990 edition was published. The purpose of this document is to provide a quick, easy way for computer coordinators, librarians, curriculum directors, teachers, school…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Goldberg, Steven S. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Voluntary negotiation is a way for parties to school disputes to take control of both the process of dispute settlement and its solutions. A software package, "Negotiator Pro," synthesizes the theory and practice incorporated in 30 books on negotiation. The software helps develop and organize a negotiation plan and a profile of the other…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Software Reviews, Conflict Resolution, Courseware
Miller, Sandra; And Others – 1987
This courseware evaluation rates the Who Am I? program developed by Instructional Enterprises. (This program--not contained in this document--is an interactive guidance course including four inventories students use to learn more about themselves.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (personal development) and hardware…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Individual Development, Instructional Material Evaluation

Pankiewicz, Philip R., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Contains an illustration and text to aid in describing the DynaPulse 200M Education Edition microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL), which combines interactive software with curriculum and medical instruction to teach students about the cardiovascular system. Review includes key features of the software, cost, and ease of use. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education

van Aacken, Satoko – Babel: Australia, 1997
Evaluates a multimedia instructional package for an introductory course in "survival" Japanese. The learning modules consist of dramatic video episodes of real-life situations in Japan, complemented by functional pattern drills and listening activities. Examines features, strengths, and weaknesses of the program. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses
Black, B. R. – 1991
Intended to aid teachers, administrators, and interested parents by informing them about the state of the educational microcomputer market, this report is meant to be a guide to school districts in the acquisition and maintenance of microcomputers and related instructional materials. Trends in educational computing technology are noted in relation…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Lewis, Jeremy R. T. – 1989
This critical review of 13 political science software simulations and tutorials rates the programs both by quality of presentation and by educational content. Courseware does have a truly interactive nature yet allows the student to be in an active mode of control. The software programs reviewed feature a variety of graphic, textual, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Worts, Nancy; And Others – 1987
This courseware evaluation rates the Interior Design Simulator program developed by Orange Juice Software Systems. (This program--not contained in this document--allows the user to design a room of any shape with maximum dimensions of 14 x 26 feet.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (furniture arrangement) and hardware…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Furniture Arrangement