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American School and University, 1984
A new computer program designed to reach out into the community as well as train students, faculty, and staff includes a built-in evaluation program. (MD)
Descriptors: Computers, Courseware, School Community Relationship, Secondary Education
Rosenfeld, Vila M.; And Others – 1986
This courseware evaluation rates the "Grab a Byte" program developed by tne National Dairy Council. (The program--not included in this document--is divided into three sections: Grab-a-Grape uses a quiz-show format to examine students' knowledge of food groups; Nutrition Sleuth reinforces students' nutrient knowledge; and Have-a-Byte…
Descriptors: Courseware, Educational Games, Food, Home Economics

Cuoco, Albert A.; And Others, Eds. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Contains tips from readers about using technology in the classroom, including notebook computers, classroom sets of calculators, geometry software, LOGO software, publisher discounts, curriculum materials in CD-ROM, and volunteer help in computers and computer networking for schools. (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computers, Courseware, Instructional Materials
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Coll. of Education. – 1989
This resource guides assists vocational education teachers of special needs students in locating software that teaches mathematics skills in a vocational context. An introduction explains how the guide was developed and how to use it. The guide is organized by specific math skills: readiness; whole numbers; fractions; decimals; discount, interest,…
Descriptors: Courseware, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Skills, Microcomputers

Cuoco, Albert A.; And Others, Eds – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents a problem and a line of reasoning inspired by working in dynamic geometry environments and allowing students to make a geometric construction on the computer and then manipulate the construction by dragging points, lines, and segments. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Geometry, Mathematics Education
Biddle, James; And Others – 1986
This courseware evaluation rates the Nutri-Calc microcomputer program developed by CAMDE of Tempe, Arizona. (The program--not included in this document--consists of Nutri-Calc, which calculates total nutritional intake and Recommended Daily Allowances, and Calorie-Magic, which calculates individual ideal caloric intake.) Part A describes…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Courseware, Food, Home Economics
Price, Charles L. – 1987
This description of the use of "probeware," i.e., hardware which connects to a microcomputer and works with the software to measure factors such as temperature, light, or motion in science laboratory experiments, uses as an example an experiment which would involve the measurement of pendulum motion using the "Precision Timer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Analysis, Higher Education

Silberstein, Evan P. – Science Teacher, 1986
Discussed are the basic and specialized skills needed for graphing exercises. Suggests approaches and activities that can be used in the teaching of graphing skills. Includes a listing of software programs for both teaching graphing and for analyzing data. (ML)
Descriptors: Courseware, Graphs, Science Activities, Science Education
Miller, Sandra; And Others – 1987
This courseware evaluation rates the Who Am I? program developed by Instructional Enterprises. (This program--not contained in this document--is an interactive guidance course including four inventories students use to learn more about themselves.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (personal development) and hardware…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Individual Development, Instructional Material Evaluation
Sarle, Ruth; And Others – 1985
This courseware evaluation rates the "Pregnancy and You" program, developed by Intellectual Software and sold by Career Aids, Inc. The courseware was rated by a team of home economists participating in a network designed to identify and evaluate courseware and disseminate reviews for vocational and technical teachers, media staff, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Courseware, Early Parenthood, Family Life Education

Scher, Daniel P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1996
Discusses several dynamic geometry constructions with rectangles. Advocates use of software like Geometer's Sketchpad and Cabri Geometry for fostering fresh insight into traditional geometric theorems. Illustrates problem-solving methods not possible with pencil and paper. (MTE)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Technology, Geometry

Pankiewicz, Philip R., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Contains an illustration and text to aid in describing the DynaPulse 200M Education Edition microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL), which combines interactive software with curriculum and medical instruction to teach students about the cardiovascular system. Review includes key features of the software, cost, and ease of use. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education

Stone, Michael E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
The question "What shape will have the largest area for a given perimeter?" identifies an important relationship between area and perimeter that has long been intuitively realized in many cultures. Historically, numerous cultures have made use of this relationship between area and perimeter when struggling to build dwellings with shapes…
Descriptors: Area, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Geometric Concepts

Steel, Warren – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1995
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Science Activities, Science Education

Groden, Claire; Pattison-Gordon, Laurie – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Discusses the use of software created for practical, real-world applications to connect mathematics to other subjects and to the world outside the classroom. Software presented includes Design Your Own Home, Bridgebuilder, Physics Explorer, Aldus Superpaint, and Sprout. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education