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Holznagel, Donald C., Ed. – 1982
A clearinghouse for information about microcomputer-based educational applications has been established at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). The clearinghouse, MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers), is a central project of NWREL's Computer Technology Program. A primary concern has been the development…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Lynd, Chuck – Exceptional Parent, 1983
The article discusses the flexibility of microcomputers in special education and presents answers to questions asked by parents and teachers on such aspects as needed training, quality of educational software, and guidelines for purchasing. A list of 25 sources of instructional courseware is included. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Lathrop, Ann, Ed. – 1988
This guide contains a list of commercially available microcomputer software programs for instructional use in preschool through grade 12 that has been favorably reviewed by the Educational Software Evaluation Consortium, which represents 29 organizations involved in computer education throughout North America. Only commercially available software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Material Evaluation
Lathrop, Ann, Ed. – 1985
This guide lists favorably reviewed microcomputer software for K-12 student instruction. It is not intended for use as a buying guide, but as an aid to educators in locating commercially available software they may want to preview to determine its suitability for their instructional program and students. Each annual edition of this guide is an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Material Evaluation
Trieschmann, Mary, Ed. – 1989
The result of a continuing study of software related to children with special needs, this guide is intended to assist in the selection of software appropriate for children with mental, physical, behavioral, sensory, and learning impairments. Suggestions for gifted children are also included. The guide is updated yearly and includes more than 190…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Disabilities
Neumann, Robert – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses the selection and purchase of computer software for use in educational settings. Evaluative criteria such as software reviews, publisher reputation, evidence of field-testing, and publishing company attitude toward previewing and software backup are examined. A chart of the purchasing policies of 29 publishing companies is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1989
One of nine brief guides for special educators on using computer technology, this guide focuses on computer use with learning disabled students for such purposes as direct instruction and development of communication skills. It is noted that the learning disabled student may possess certain characteristics which require the kind of modification of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Davis, Sandra Hart, Comp. – 1987
This annotated index describes and illustrates a wide selection of public domain instructional software that may be useful in the education of deaf students and provides educators with a way to order the listed programs. The software programs are designed for use on Apple computers and their compatibles. The software descriptions are presented in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Educational Products Information Exchange Inst., Water Mill, NY. – 1988
The guide presents a collection of over 200 microcomputer programs appropriate for home education. All software packages have been evaluated by at least two reviewing agencies using the following criteria: (1) emphasis on user control of the learning process; (2) usable by several age groups; (3) usable for remedial purposes as well as first-time…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Bethke, Dee; And Others – 1988
This document provides a composite index of the first five sets of software annotations produced by Project SEED. The software has been indexed by title, subject area, and grade level, and it covers sets of annotations distributed in September 1986, April 1987, September 1987, November 1987, and February 1988. The date column in the index…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1989
One of nine brief guides for special educators on using computer technology, this guide focuses on the selection of software for use in the special education classroom. Four types of software used for computer assisted instruction are briefly described: tutorials; drill and practice; educational games; and simulations. The increasing use of tool…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Center for Learning Technologies. – 1984
Fourth in a series, this loose-leaf guide reviews resources for evaluating, selecting, and using software for teaching mathematics and science skills. Both commercial publishers and public domain sources are listed as sources of educational software. Sources of information on software selection are divided into journals and newsletters, books and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Hughett, Harvey L. – 1984
The first half of this book focuses on the rationale, ideas, and information for the use of technology, including microcomputers, to improve language teaching efficiency. Topics discussed include foreign language computer assisted instruction (CAI), hardware and software selection, computer literacy, educational computing organizations, ease of…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Lists 93 computer software programs favored by educators for use in school administration or computer-assisted instruction in the areas of mathematics, social studies, and English. The information was compiled from a questionnaire sent to 2,000 teachers and administrators. Ordering information and some comments on program use are included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Administration
Mojkowski, Charles – 1983
Third in a series, this loose-leaf guide reviews resources for evaluating, selecting, and using software for teaching reading and communication skills. Sources of educational software listed include both commercial publishers and public domain sources. Software selection information sources are divided into journals, newsletters, and special…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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