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Download full textReppert, James E. – 1995
This paper describes and evaluates the instructional uses of the Claris Works and Ultimedia Tools Series authoring programs and the following titled software programs: CNN Time Capsule: 100 Defining Moments of 1993; Windows Magazine: 1994; Ultimate Digital Studio; Data Trek Manager Series; and Cinemania '95. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBrader, Lorinda L. – TechTrends, 1990
Compares two authoring tools that were developed to enable users without programing experience to create and modify software. HyperCard, designed for Macintosh microcomputers, and ToolBook, for microcomputers that run on MS-DOS, are compared in the areas of programing languages, graphics and printing capabilities, user interface, system…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedKozel, Kathy – E Media Professional, 1997
Provides an overview of developments in authoring tools and describes ways to categorize products by platform, type of end-product, sophistication of end-product, and authoring metaphor. Discusses products from AimTech, Allegiant, Allen Communication, Asymetrix, Corel, Discovery Systems International, Enigma, Harrow Media, Horizons, Innovus,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedHefner, Donna – CD-ROM Professional, 1996
Provides an overview of developments in computer-based training (CBT) authoring software and reviews the following products: Macromedia's Authorware, Aimtech's CBT Express, Iprax CourseWorks, Intersystem Concepts' Everest, Aimtech's IconAuthor, Innovus Multimedia, Allen Communication's QuestNet+, and Asymetrix's ToolBook II Instructor. A sidebar…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
Hawley, Chandra L.; Duffy, Thomas M. – 1998
This paper presents a model for designing computer-based simulation environments within a constructivist framework for the K-12 school setting. The following primary criteria for the development of simulations are proposed: (1) the problem needs to be authentic; (2) the cognitive demand in learning should be authentic; (3) scaffolding supports a…
Descriptors: Banking, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
McLester, Susan – Technology & Learning, 1996
Reviews educational software award winners based on criteria that include quality of presentation and design, classroom usability, and support documentation. Subject categories include preschool/readiness, language arts, math, science, social studies/history, ESL (English as a Second Language), and reference. A directory of software publishers is…
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
