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Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Updated information for computer purchases appropriate for use in a childcare center classroom is offered. Includes a list of minimum hardware requirements for Windows-based computers as well as Macintosh, and low-budget alternative solutions. New software titles for preschool children and K-5 school-age children are reviewed. (AA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Schneider, Karen G. – 1997
Librarians everywhere are struggling with the difficult issue of whether Internet content can or should be limited in library settings. This book discusses Internet content filters as tools with performance issues. The book does not debate whether Internet filters are good or bad. Rather, it presents basic factual information about filtering…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This annual guide provides information on recommended software programs and multimedia applications for K-12 use. An introductory section describes the evaluation process and lists the highest-rated programs for 1998-99. The program entries are organized by the following subject areas: the arts, early childhood, health, language arts, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedCaro, Denis H. J. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Provides a methodology for selection of an expert support system (ESS) in an emergency management training environment. A decision matrix construct for selection of an ESS for casualty disposition training at Emergency Preparedness Canada is presented, and four system options of simulation models that deal with emergency management are described.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedDoering, David – CD-ROM Professional, 1996
Discusses issues to consider in selecting a CD-ROM network solution, including throughput (speed of data delivery), security, access, servers, key features, training, jukebox support, documentation, and licenses. Reviews software products offered by Novell, Around Technology, Micro Design, Smart Storage, Microtest, Meridian, CD-Connection,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
Johnson, Judi Mathis – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Based on the "Educational Software Preview Guide," this article discusses trends; lists selected software titles related to the Internet, arts, multilingualism and multiculturalism, multimedia and edutainment, and authentic experience, cross curricular and alternative assessment; and describes how to conduct a software evaluation…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Cultural Pluralism
