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Phillipo, John – Electronic Learning, 1988
Explains interactive videodisc technology and describes programs that are available for elementary and secondary school curriculums. Hardware configuration requirements are discussed, listings of videodisc resource guides and videodisc companies are provided, and a guide to the 50 most popular videodiscs is presented by subject area, including…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Corcoran, Ann – Electronic Learning, 1989
Describes software programs for use by math teachers in elementary and secondary schools that can be used to help develop critical and analytical math skills. Highlights include programs that link mathematics with daily living skills, programs that stress visual representation, and a software "sampler" that includes educational…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Courseware, Daily Living Skills
D'Ignazio, Fred – Electronic Learning, 1992
Discusses issues involved with buying and using multimedia authoring programs. Six programs are compared: (1) MediaText, (2) HyperCard, (3) LinkWay Live!, (4) AmigaVision, (5) Director, and (6) Multimedia Desktop. Highlights include the use of multimedia in education, sequential versus hierarchical organization, price, system requirements, digital…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Bracey, Gerald – Electronic Learning, 1988
Reports on a study by Henry Becker that surveyed the research comparing the achievement of students using computer to those using traditional methods of instruction. Problems with many earlier studies are described, best-evidence synthesis is explained, effect size is examined, and implications for future research are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Effect Size
Fulton, Kathleen – Electronic Learning, 1988
Discussion of the role of teachers' inservice and preservice computer training focuses on results of a study conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). State regulations concerning teacher education and inservice computer training are discussed, funding is explored, and recommendations for the role of the federal government are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Reinhold, Fran; Vernot, Dave – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes four online information service packages developed for schools: (1) Dialog's Classroom Instruction Program; (2) Addison-Wesley's Einstein; (3) WNET's Learning Link; and (4) McGraw-Hill's Information Exchange (MIX). Databases offered in each service are described, as well as accompanying curriculum materials, and costs for the services…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Databases
