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Peer reviewedMacKnight, Carol B.; Balagopalan, Santosh – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1989
Compares the strengths and weaknesses of four authoring systems that can be used for courseware development: (1) Quest; (2) PCD3; (3) IconAuthor; and (4) Course of Action. Evaluation procedures used to assess their power, ease of use, and productivity aids are explained; menu and icon structures are described; and interactive design implications…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Comparative Analysis, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMurphy, Cheryl A. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1995
Evaluates six "open" (empty of content and customized by users) software programs using the literature-based characteristics of documentation, learner control, branching capabilities, portability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Interviewed computer-knowledgeable individuals to confirm the legitimacy of the evaluative characteristics. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branching, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Cost Effectiveness
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
