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Peer reviewedPahl, Ronald H. – Social Studies, 1991
Offers an evaluation of the computer simulation game "SimCity." Suggests possible uses for the game at different age and experience levels. Recommends the program as challenging, humorous, and an excellent aid in teaching about the problems and solutions facing city government. Explains that students serve as public officials. (DK)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, City Government, City Officials, Computer Assisted Instruction
Bice, Joe E.; And Others – 1995
This handbook provides information on 31 software programs designed to instruct students with attention disorders in individual and group settings. The most successful applications of instructional software are identified, and six broad categories of instructional software are discussed. Twenty-one strategies for teaching students with attention…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Download full textNorthwest Regional Literacy Resource Center, Seattle, WA. – 1994
The guide presents ratings of computer software, audiotape recordings, videotape recordings, on-line systems, and miscellaneous technology-based materials for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). First, the forms used for evaluation are presented, and then the programs or materials are listed alphabetically by title. Each listing includes…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, English (Second Language), Equipment Evaluation
Peer reviewedWhite, Charles S. – Social Education, 1996
Provides a thorough and useful evaluation of two interactive multimedia US history programs. "Vital Issues: Reshaping and Industrializing the Nation" covers US history from European contact to the present. "Powers of Persuasion" focuses on the art of propaganda in World War II. Includes extensive information on both products.…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Weaver, Dave – 1992
An update of an earlier publication, "Software for Substance Abuse Education," this guide provides critical reviews of available technology products designed to instruct students, teachers, or parents about alcohol and other drugs. The products included are computer software, interactive videodiscs (level III), non-interactive videodiscs…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1990
The purpose of this guide is to assist teachers in planning and organizing for the use of computers as part of their everyday mathematics curriculum. Mathematics was chosen as the subject area to demonstrate how students can be taught problem-solving skills and strategies with the computer. However, this computer integration guide provides…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
