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| Leggate, Peter | 3 |
| Howe, Samuel F. | 2 |
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| Bardes, D'Ellen | 1 |
| Bird, Pristen | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBardes, D'Ellen – Library Software Review, 1986
Provides an overview of how optical storage technologies--videodisk, Write-Once disks, and CD-ROM CD-I disks are built into and controlled via DEC, Apple, Atari, Amiga, and IBM PC compatible microcomputers. Several available products are noted and a list of producers is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Equipment Manufacturers, Information Storage
Peer reviewedSisk, Alan – CEFP Journal, 1987
Computer-aided design (CAD) has been around for a number of years. An overview is provided of a number of major computer-aided design programs. A short analysis of each program includes the addresses of the software producers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Merchandise Information
Yelensky, Paul – Executive Educator, 1985
A principal offers school administrators advice on computerizing their offices. Necessary characteristics of computer hardware and software are described. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers
Weinberg, Sandy – American School and University, 1985
New "supermicros," extremely powerful microcomputers, may take the place of minicomputers in college administration. The differences between the two types of computers are explained and suggestions are offered for what and when to buy. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Merchandise Information
Williams, Warren S.; LeCesne, Terrel – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the hardware and software necessary to generate charts and graphs to illustrate numeric data using a microcomputer. The manufacturer, price, operating system, memory requirements, and types of graphs they can produce are given for nine graphics software packages and seven inexpensive plotters. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Costs, Graphs
Howe, Samuel F. – Media and Methods, 1983
Briefly discusses features of interactive video technology for instructional use and outlines the steps involved in producing an interactive video instructional lesson. Types of interactive video lessons are described and a list of manufacturers producing interactive video interfaces and authoring languages is provided. (MBR)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Instructional Materials, Material Development, Merchandise Information
Peer reviewedWood, Denise L. – Computers and Education, 1986
Identifies factors to consider when evaluating educational software and describes additional criteria for evaluating software for physically disabled students. Software design which complements school curriculum and is accessible to nondisabled and moderately disabled students is presented as a solution. Sammy Series programs developed to meet…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Merchandise Information
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
A bibliography of periodicals and directories which provide descriptions and reviews of microcomputer software for use in educational settings. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Merchandise Information
Price, Robert – Electronic Education, 1985
Describes several common problems that can interfere with the smooth functioning of microcomputers and outlines specific procedures that can be performed at home to correct faulty chips, circuit board and disk drive problems, and problems caused by excessive heat, static electricity, and magnetic fields. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Computer Software, Electric Circuits, Equipment Maintenance
Woolls, Blanche E.; Loertscher, David V. – School Library Journal, 1982
Briefly discusses some of the factors to be considered in selecting instructional software for microcomputers and presents an annotated list of instructional computer programs recommended by the authors for first purchase in developing software collections. A list of distributors is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials
Fellmy, William R. – School Business Affairs, 1986
The LOTUS 1-2-3's special database management operations are used by school budget officials to display data in a variety of ways to assist their decision making. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Identifies two types of applications software for microcomputers: (1) communications, file transfer, and search assistance software, which facilitates intelligent access to external databases; and (2) software to support local database creation and searching. Functions of each type of software are described and examples of commercial packages are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes cataloging software characteristics (data input, storage, retrieval, and output); outlines acquisitions software requirements (recommendations, data input, budgetary control, dispatch of orders, claims and cancellations, receipts, management information); presents examples of cataloging and acquisitions software; and discusses the nature…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Shalvoy, Mary Lee – Electronic Learning, 1985
Describes range of options and features in gradebook programs and reviews most popular and readily available software for organizing, calculating, and updating grades: Master Grades, EA Gradebook, Gradeaid, Grader, Graphic Gradebook, Classic Plus Gradekeeping System, Records, Gradecalc, Grade Master, Report Card, Electronic Gradebook for…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Lodish, Erica – Electronic Learning, 1986
Describes capabilities of test and worksheet generator software; discusses features to consider when evaluating the software for purchase; and presents reviews of eight test and worksheet generators: P.D.Q., Testmaster, Easy Quiz Maker, EA Mathematics Worksheet Generator, Mathematics Worksheet Generator, Earth Science Test Maker, Individualized…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
