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Copeland, Willis D. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
A computer program has been developed in which students explore problems, invent solutions, and search for supporting data. The nine units of "Historian" are each built around a major historical problem or question related to United States history. The structure of the program and its use by students are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, History Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Describes several computer courseware packages designed to teach about the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution. Lists the title, publisher, required hardware, suggested grade level, type of program, price, and description of nine such programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
Reviewed are three computer software packages including "Martin Luther King, Jr.: Instant Replay of History,""Weeds to Trees," and "The New Print Shop, School Edition." Discussed are hardware requirements, costs, grade levels, availability, emphasis, strengths, and weaknesses. (CW)
Descriptors: Black History, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Salpeter, Judy – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
The use of a videodisc series on history is used as an example of their potential for the classroom. Other examples are drawn from art, language arts, and science. Information on authoring systems for videodiscs has been tabulated, and a directory of archival videodiscs is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Art, Audiovisual Aids, Authoring Aids (Programing), History
Daetz, Denney – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Describes and reviews commercially-available computer software for social studies (SS). They are: "Jury Trial II" (utilizes artificial intelligence); "Africa" (utilizes creative graphics to teaching SS facts; "Revolutions: Past, Present and Future"; "The Other Side" (examines world peace using values…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Decision Making, Economic Development
Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
Reviewed are computer software packages: "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego,""The Bio Sci Videodisc," and "Bio Sci Stacks." Included are hardware requirements, costs, emphasis, grade level, and availability. Functions of the packages are discussed including strengths and weaknesses and teaching suggestions. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides reviews of four educational software packages which deal with problem solving, mathematics, history, and reading comprehension. Includes information about appropriate hardware, grade level, the publisher and purchasing. Contains comments about the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
The use of programs on the topic of dinosaurs in interdisciplinary exercises which may include mathematics, science, history, and language arts is described. Reviews of 16 different computer programs are included. Possible misconceptions and how they are dealt with in various programs are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
