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ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
A bibliography of periodicals and directories which provide descriptions and reviews of microcomputer software for use in educational settings. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Merchandise Information
Pogrow, Stanley – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Offers thoughts concerning the difficulties school administrators face in choosing microcomputer equipment and software with technology improving so rapidly. General purpose software and specific applications are discussed, and a checklist of 18 questions for administrators to use during initial inquiries about software packages is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Pogrow, Stanley – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Examines two kinds of microcomputer software designed for school administrators--student/class scheduling and attendance reporting. A product information chart on 16 software programs is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Administration
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Lists 93 computer software programs favored by educators for use in school administration or computer-assisted instruction in the areas of mathematics, social studies, and English. The information was compiled from a questionnaire sent to 2,000 teachers and administrators. Ordering information and some comments on program use are included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Administration
Bitter, Gary G. – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
This installment of the series presents computer-oriented activities in computer awareness and programming for students in grades seven to nine who have been introduced to BASIC programming skills. Included are writing programs to solve algorithms, simulating an event, or producing graphics and sound. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computers, Junior High Schools
Bitter, Gary – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Presents computer-oriented activities in computer awareness and programing for students in grades 10-12. Intended for use by teachers of all disciplines, activities include such topics as prediction, interpretation and generalization of data, computer systems, PASCAL and PILOT programing, sampling techniques, computer survival, invasion of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computers, High Schools
Pogrow, Stanley – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses computer applications to school administration tasks, in particular word processing, computations, and data base management systems. Advantages and disadvantages of program software and a chart containing an overview of application programs available are included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Programs, Information Storage, Management Information Systems
Dudley, Art – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Describes solutions to burgeoning student interest in computers instituted at Northgate High School, including a computer club and independent study in computers. Purpose, membership, scheduling, meetings and activities, courseware, worksheets, and quizzes are discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Clubs, Computer Programs, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Contains a check list to aid teachers in evaluating software used in computer-assisted instruction on microcomputers. The evaluation form contains three sections: program description, program evaluation, and overall evaluation. A brief description of a software evaluation program in use at the Granite School District in Utah is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Neumann, Robert – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses the selection and purchase of computer software for use in educational settings. Evaluative criteria such as software reviews, publisher reputation, evidence of field-testing, and publishing company attitude toward previewing and software backup are examined. A chart of the purchasing policies of 29 publishing companies is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Profiles 24 microcomputers used by educators in elementary and secondary schools, presenting information from manufacturers (price, memory, languages, keyboard, screen display, graphics, sound, color, networking, compatible machine) and teacher commentary. Four micro-guides dealing with understanding specifications, finding hardware reviews,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation