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Bolt, Robert – 1986
Computers can be used in a variety of ways in the social studies classroom: (1) as a productivity tool to relieve the teacher of the many bookkeeping tasks and allow for more time to be spent on instructional tasks; (2) in business applications such as data base files, electronic spreadsheets, word processing, computer graphics, and to store large…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Cawley, Jeffery L. – Science Software Quarterly, 1984
Reviews the functions that should be included in an analytical workstation. Also discusses the common data file structures and the techniques of data interchange between software modules and presents a brief overview of commercial products and their interfacing characteristics. These software include word processors, spreadsheets, database…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Bull, Glenn; And Others – 1991
This book is designed to provide a quick introduction to LinkWay (one of a new generation of hypermedia programs) for teachers who are familiar with other computer applications, but who may not have worked with hypermedia applications. The book serves as a tutorial that quickly introduces the basic elements of LinkWay, thereby making more…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Schneider, Gail Thierbach – 1984
This survey of the administrative applications of microcomputers identifies word processing, database management, spreadsheet functions, and graphics as four areas in which microcomputer use will reduce repetition, improve cost efficiency, minimize paperwork, enhance filing and retrieval systems, and save time. This will allow administrators and…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Sheingold, Karen; And Others – 1983
Consumers and producers of educational software must make decisions about what kind of software to buy and create. Both groups must base these decisions on criteria that consider what it is important to learn in our technological era, what is workable, and what is currently practical and cost-effective. Five criteria that are central to these…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Smith, Alan D. – 1984
There are increasing numbers of commercially available computer graphics packages, both in terms of hardware and software, that can be utilized by instructors, practitioners, and students of education. With the proliferation of low-cost graphic terminals, time-sharing capabilities, and recent advances in mini- and microcomputers, computer graphics…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Data Analysis
Jay, M. Ellen; Jay, Hilda L. – 2003
This book focuses on designing instruction that integrates the use of computer assisted resources. There are 19 chapters in four parts. Part 1, "Strategies for Teaching with Standard Utility Software Programs," includes (1) "Paint Programs"; (2) "Graphic Organizers"; (3) "Graphing Programs"; (4)…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology
Peled, Abraham – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses some of the future trends in the use of the computer in our society, suggesting that computing is now entering a new phase in which it will grow exponentially more powerful, flexible, and sophisticated in the next decade. Describes some of the latest breakthroughs in computer hardware and software technology. (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Discusses types of software most useful in social studies classes--games, simulations, and word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphing--and introduces applications software through descriptions of four learning activities from different parts of the social studies curriculum: introducing databases, writing historical journals, tracking…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Julien, Don – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes adventure games, a genre of computer simulation games that require the use of creative and intuitive approaches similar to those used in online database searching, and suggests that they can be used in training online searchers to develop creative problem solving skills. Reviews of several available adventure games are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Databases, Display Systems
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Occupational Education Programs. – 1990
This document contains 12 modules: 4 on business analysis and 8 on business computer applications. The business analysis modules are as follows: (1) the framework of business; (2) universal activities of business; (3) selected business subsystems; and (4) your place in business. Computer applications modules are on the following topics: (1)…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Business Administration, Business Education, Computer Graphics
Gray, Peter J.; Deck, Dennis – 1983
This report includes a collection of workshop materials which address ways microcomputers can be used in evaluation and assessment and what basic information should be covered in introducing newcomers to the use of microcomputers. It is designed for use by experienced trainers with microcomputer experience but with few workshop support materials.…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Data Collection, Databases
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1988
Outlines three lessons designed to increase students' involvement in social studies classes, excerpted from the author's book, COMPUTERS, CURRICULUM, AND WHOLE-CLASS INSTRUCTION. Student surveys, supported by database and/or graphing software, are used to study immigration, banking and technology, and interpreting graphs and bias in information.…
Descriptors: Bias, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Curriculum Development
Chauvenne, Sherry; And Others – 1989
Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) is a content-centered package of alternative methods and materials designed to assist secondary teachers to meet the needs of mainstreamed learning-disabled and emotionally-handicapped students of various achievement levels in the basic education content courses. This supplementary text and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Databases
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Owens, John E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Describes the preparation of preservice secondary mathematics teachers in the uses and implications of classroom technology. Presents four areas of technology: (1) programing; (2) utility programs; (3) calculators; and (4) implementation of instructional software and communication packages. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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