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Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Computer softward called "Immigration: Maintaining the Open Door" helps elementary school students better understand what's involved in allowing or stopping immigration. This program is part of a series of software called "Decisions Decisions," which presents situations based on historical or contemporary issues. (CB)
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Education, Immigrants
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1988
Because finding software that exactly complements curriculum objectives is so difficult, many software designers have developed educational programs with authoring features that allow teachers to change the content but not the format of coursework. Four programs simple enough for students to take creative control of are reviewed. (MT)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Courseware, Elementary Education
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Software programs which help students' vocabulary development are described. (CB)
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1986
Three software programs which encourage children to learn geography and have fun are reviewed. Complementary activities are suggested. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Courseware, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction
Shalvey, Donald H. – Learning, 1987
Among tips suggested for teachers adjusting to the presence and use of computers in the classroom are: teach students about the keyboard; allow students to teach you about using the computer; find out and stay knowledgeable about software and students' interests; and share ideas with other teachers. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Teacher Orientation
McLain, Marty – Instructor, 1987
The computer is an exciting medium for art, especially for projects involving color and line, motivating even the most reluctant young artist. Input devices are described. The first four lessons are suggested and ways to display the art projects are covered. (MT)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Courseware, Elementary Education, Input Output Devices
Earhart, Caroline – Instructor, 1987
The way in which an elementary school teacher involved her students with computer software to create a calendar for school activities (including students' birthdays) is described. Software helpful for this procedure is briefly reviewed. (CB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Two voice-generating software programs, a speech synthesizer, and a touch-sensitive screen that allows young children to bypass the keyboard are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Electronic Equipment, Elementary Education
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1985
Teachers are using computer programs in conjunction with many classroom staples such as art supplies, math manipulatives, and science reference books. Twelve software programs and related activities are described which teach visual and auditory memory and spatial relations, as well as subject areas such as anatomy and geography. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education
Block, Gerald H. – Academic Therapy, 1987
"Thinking Networks" a computer based (Apple II) reading writing curriculum is reviewed favorably for its holistic approach to reading, program sequence and presentation, educational intent and content, and teacher's guide. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction
Kinnamon, J. C. – Instructor, 1987
Five software packages that can create party decorations, certificates, toys, comic strips, and other graphics are reviewed. Sources of the software are given. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Weisgerber, Robert A.; Rubin, David P. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
Basic principles of effective software implementation with learning disabled students are discussed. A prototype software package is described that is specifically designed to help develop discriminatory skills in recognizing letter shapes and letter combinations. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Strategies developed by teachers for using word processing software in writing programs for grades K-6 are presented. These strategies will work with just one computer in a classroom. Two software programs are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Word Processing
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Palmer, John T.; And Others – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
Practical guidelines are offered to help the teacher integrate microcomputers into a resource room environment for learning disabled students. The author lists basic software packages that are reported to provide proven "starter paks" in language, reading, and mathematics at specified grade levels. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities
Fuqua, Joan W.; And Others – 1985
Guidelines are presented to help teachers apply specific criteria for choosing microcomputer software and adapting courseware from other disciplines to the teaching of disabled readers. The guidelines discuss how to provide individualized instruction by ascertaining the readability of materials and the reading ability of students. Guidelines also…
Descriptors: Courseware, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Media Selection
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