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Ziegler, Martha – Early Childhood Bulletin, 1999
There has recently been an explosion of interest and writing about autism, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS). This issue of the "Early Childhood Bulletin" suggests readings for parents, therapists, and professionals serving on Interagency…
Descriptors: Autism, Book Reviews, Disabilities, Early Intervention
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

Callahan, Carolyn – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1991
Five publications on the teaching of thinking skills are reviewed. The reviews address the quality of the publications in general and their value to the field of gifted education. The publications cover educational levels from elementary through college. One publication specifically emphasizes an across-the-curriculum approach, and one focuses on…
Descriptors: Books, Cognitive Ability, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted

Schlene, Vickie J. – Journal of Geography, 1993
Presents an annotated list of nine selected resource materials from the ERIC Information System database that were designed by classroom teachers. Maintains that these provide effective alternatives to textbooks and other commercially produced materials. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Reading Materials
North American Association for Environmental Education, Troy, OH. – 1998
This resource guide is designed to help educators find curricula, multimedia resources, and other educational materials that can enhance the teaching of environmental education in a variety of settings. Curriculum guides and other educational materials listed in this guide were evaluated by classroom teachers, content experts, and environmental…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Integrated Activities
Revenaugh, Mickey – Instructor, 1989
With the right software and teaching strategies, computers can make learning geography fun for students. Several ready-made commercial programs are described. In addition, information is included on utility and application programs, and suggestions are given for using them in geography instruction. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Lehrer, Ariella – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Examined are large curriculum software packages that currently dominate school networks. Indicates ways that networks could serve schools. Discusses different Integrated Learning Systems (ILS), evaluates their use and proposes future uses of these networks. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1987
This one-page abstract summarizes "The Miller Assessment for Preschoolers: A Longitudinal and Predictive Study" by Lucy Miller, which examined the predictive validity of an early childhood screening instrument to identify children who have or are at risk of developing handicapping conditions. The Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP)…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Identification, Evaluation Methods
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1987
A federally funded research report, titled "The Development of a Program in Orientation and Mobility for Multi-Handicapped Blind Infants" by Randall Harley et al., is briefly summarized in this one-page abstract. The report discusses the development of the "Peabody Mobility Kit for Infants," a package of assessment and training…
Descriptors: Blindness, Cognitive Development, Evaluation Methods, Infants
Dyrli, Odvard Egil; Weidner, Laura E. – Instructor, 1989
Process-centered and problem-solving software can help students develop the skills and strategies needed for independent thought. Different categories of process-centered software are described, with examples of appropriate innovative packages, as well as several classroom activities which illustrate one teacher's use of the computer to promote…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Kotz, John C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described is an interactive database of chemical information called "KC? Discoverer: Exploring the Periodic Table." An overview of the program and details of specific functions are given. The uses of this program in teaching undergraduate inorganic chemistry are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classification, College Science, Computer Software Reviews

Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described are two reviews of a computer software package: "The Periodic Table Stack," a Hypercard stack that operates on a database of information about the properties and reactions of the elements and designed to help users of Macintosh computers access data found on "KC? Discoverer." Discussed are features of the program and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classification, College Science, Computer Software Reviews
Dewdney, A. K. – Scientific American, 1989
Reviews the performance of computer programs for writing poetry and prose, including MARK V. SHANEY, MELL, POETRY GENERATOR, THUNDER THOUGHT, and ORPHEUS. Discusses the writing principles of the programs. Provides additional information on computer magnification techniques. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computers
Teaching Music, 1994
Discusses the use of computers and computer software in music education. Describes software programs that utilize tutorial, drill-and-practice, and hypermedia approaches. Includes two figures listing selected hypermedia programs and sources of tutorial and drill-and-practice programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Hypermedia

Ernst, Gisela – Bilingual Research Journal, 1993
Reviews a book that thoroughly synthesizes information about the education of students who, although placed in regular English-speaking classrooms, do not have a thorough command of English. Based upon the 11 themes that guide the chapters, a coherent framework is developed for teachers working with language minority students. (TD)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)