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National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse, Raleigh, NC. – 1988
This computer software program bibliography available from the National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse (NCSC) includes programs for college students and researchers in anthropology, economics and business, education, English and text analysis, foreign language, general interest, history, management, philosophy and religion, political science,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Higher Education
Hunter, Beverly – Instructor, 1985
Students can use the computer to store and compare data on their television viewing habits. Suggestions are offered for developing a database where students can research, graph, and analyze the subject of their choice. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1993
This guide is intended for use in a course to help students become familiar with computer disk operating systems and the applications of various types of computer software. The first third of the guide contains the following: a profile of the critical skills required for the Canadian work force, a flowchart of the recommended sequence of studies…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Software, Courseware, Data Processing
Weaver, Dave; Holznagel, Don – Reports to Decision Makers, 1984
This report provides a general overview of available courseware for computer assisted instruction by examining the distribution of these packages across grade level, hardware type, instructional mode, and subject areas, including art, business education, computer science, language arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, social studies,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Analysis, Databases
Otte, Richard B. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Points out that although there are thousands of software programs available to support educational applications, there is a paucity of suitable courseware. An in-place system for proper evaluation of courseware that, to date, has "approved" more than 200 computer-assisted instructional programs is described. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Databases
Ellington, Henry – 1987
The first of three parts of this booklet, which assumes no previous knowledge of computers or programming, explains what computers are and briefly describes the components of a computer system. The second section examines the different ways in which the computer can be used in higher education, including its use: (1) as a "super calculator"; (2)…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Courseware

Degl'Innocenti, Riccardo; Ferraris, Maria – Computers and Education, 1988
Describes Datamondo, an instructional package that introduces the use of a newspaper database in humanities teaching at the secondary level in Italy. The effectiveness of the package in developing basic linguistic skills and as a research tool is evaluated. (8 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Foreign Countries
Achard-Bayle, Guy – Francais dans le Monde, 1985
Presents a listing of textbooks, computer program guides, articles, opinion papers, histories, reference works, databases, reviews, bibliographies, organizations, and other information sources concerning computer applications. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware
Moore, Tony – Primary English Notes (P.E.N.), 1984
The purpose of this focused newsletter is to give teachers who know little or nothing of computers some background on which to base further investigation and decisions. It begins by explaining what a computer is and defining such terms as software, hardware, memory, input/output devices, and disk drive. The newsletter then outlines four major uses…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Databases
Wilson, Kathleen; Tally, William – 1991
Based on reviews of 10 examples of multimedia design, this paper presents an introductory framework for reflecting on the issues involved in the design of interactive multimedia instructional programs for discovery learning. High school students, junior and senior high school teachers, and Center for Technology in Education (CTE) staff reviewed…
Descriptors: Courseware, Databases, Discovery Learning, Educational Media
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1989
Arguing that much of the information needed in the future will be available only online, using computers, modems, and telephone lines, this four-part guide is designed to provide the basic information on online communication that is needed by beginners. The introduction to the guide includes a definition of online communication, a rationale for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Thomas, Rick – Computing Teacher, 1988
This discussion of the design of data files for databases to be created by secondary school students uses AppleWorks software as an example. Steps needed to create and use a database are explained, the benefits of group activity are described, and other possible projects are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Farnsworth, Briant J.; Wilkinson, John C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a system recently implemented in a Utah school system which uses computer technologies to promote and monitor mastery learning. Discusses the development of the system, including the search for appropriate hardware and software, and the training of teachers to use the system. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Unwin, David J.; Maguire, David J. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1990
Discusses the Computers in Teaching Initiative Centre for Geography (CTICG), part of a network of 21 subject-based centers in the United Kingdom, intended to promote computer-assisted learning in higher education. Examines courseware sources and suggests developing a database of available software or a distribution service. Lists CTICG's aims in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Databases
Shires, David, Ed. – 1984
Designed to provide information on educational computing to elementary and secondary school educators, particularly those in South Australia, this publication is produced once each term. The Term 1 issue includes the following articles: a description of Information Technology Month (July 1984) activities in South Australia; "Software Piracy…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Copyrights