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Burns, Edward – 1990
This manual is intended as a guide and source of ideas for using single switches in adaptive software programming for people with disabilities who cannot use a traditional keyboard. The manual and associated program disk are comprised of over 100 programs, routines and files illustrating various uses of single switch and adaptive input devices.…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Disabilities, Electronic Equipment
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes features of five new software programs--Songwriter, Musical Ideas, Musicalc I, Musical Construction Set, Musicland, and Music Designer II--which facilitate musical composition and musical creativity in a variety of ways. Shortcomings are briefly discussed, and sources for further information are given. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Creativity, Documentation
Malandain, Jean-Louis – Francais dans le Monde, 1996
Electronic games are proposed as a means for encouraging students of French to learn and use the language while solving problems. A computerized card game and mine-removal game are offered as illustration of the language skills and vocabulary that can be developed and the appeal that such exercises can have for students. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, French
Brandenburg, Sara A., Ed.; Vanderheiden, Gregg C., Ed. – 1987
One of a series of three resource guides concerned with communication, control, and computer access for the disabled or the elderly, the book focuses on hardware and software. The guide's 13 chapters each cover products with the same primary function. Cross reference indexes allow access to listings of products by function, input/output…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Braille, Computer Software, Computers
Loughlin, Anthony – 1982
The booklet describes ways in which microprocessors can be used to improve motivation, concentration span, and performance, and reduce classroom management problems in pupils with learning and behavioral problems. Objectives and programs developed in a special school for disturbed children are reviewed for the following dedicated processors of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Electronic Equipment
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Sullivan, Timothy J. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1992
This paper describes the application of the Student Edition of MathCAD as a computational aid in an introductory graduate level pharmacokinetics course. The program allows the student to perform mathematical calculations and analysis on a computer screen. The advantages and disadvantages of this application are discussed. (GLR)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Trace Center. – 1986
The two information fact sheets describe (1) available computer options for use with a handicapped individual and (2) available communication techniques or aids for a severely physically handicapped son or daughter. The first fact sheet considers three ways a physically disabled individual can use a microcomputer: using special software designed…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Software, Computers
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Zander, Richard H. – BioScience, 1987
Describes TAXACOM, an online service of the Clinton Herbarium of the Buffalo Museum of Science in New York. Discusses "Flora Online" which is the first electronic serial to receive a number from the Library of Congress and a Latin translation service for biologists needing help composing Latin descriptions of new taxa. (TW)
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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McNeill, D. J. – Physics Education, 1985
Describes an undergraduate laboratory experiment in which a moving coil galvanometer is studied and the electromotive force generated by the swinging coil provides the impulse response information in a form suitable for digitizing and inputing to a microcomputer. Background information and analysis of typical data are included. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Electricity
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Pauler-Stovall, Donna – School Arts, 1985
Information to help art teachers set up a computer art station in their classroom is provided. Discussed are computer systems, input and output devices, and software. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers
McGinty, Tony – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the basic design and special features of robotic dialing systems that are programmed to make calls to parents of truant students and presents detailed information on seven currently available self-dialing attendance systems. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attendance, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Costs
Liskin, Miriam; And Others – Popular Computing, 1984
This collection of articles includes an examination of word-processing software; project management software; new expert systems that turn microcomputers into logical, well-informed consultants; simulated negotiation software; telephone management systems; and the physical design of an efficient microcomputer work space. (MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Business, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Harrold, Marc W. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1992
This paper describes and evaluates the use of a molecular modeling computer program (Alchemy II) in a pharmaceutical education program. Provided are the hardware requirements and basic program features as well as several examples of how this program and its features have been applied in the classroom. (GLR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Walton, Karen Doyle – Electronic Learning, 1985
Defines microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL); discusses necessary hardware and software for operation of an MBL; reviews science applications in secondary education and eight steps involved in constructing a four-paddle interface box, the heart of an MBL; and provides information on suppliers of resources for creating an MBL. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Demonstrations (Educational), Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Equipment
Reneau, Fred; And Others – 1986
This guide contains 321 test items for use in teaching a course in repairing computer equipment. All test items were reviewed, revised, and validated by incumbent workers and subject matter instructors. Items are provided for assessing student achievement in the following skill areas (with selected skills mentioned in brackets): performing…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Business Skills, Competency Based Education, Computer Software
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