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Costa, Jonathan P., Sr. – Corwin, 2012
Instead of carrying bulging backpacks, imagine students carrying mobile devices that allow them to access information from anywhere at any time. How do we transition from print to digital learning in the midst of economic challenges? This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably make the shift to one-to-one computing and transform…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Educational Finance
Holzberg, Carol – Instructor, 2001
With specially formatted templates or simple Web page editors, teachers can lay out text and graphics in a work space resembling the interface of a word processor. Several options are presented to help teachers build Web sites. ree templates include Class Homepage Builder, AppliTools: HomePage, MySchoolOnline.com, and BigChalk.com. Web design…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, World Wide Web
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Hill, Jack – PTA Today, 1988
To help parents select educational software that will supplement their child's schoolwork, purchasing guidelines are suggested. Two books for further reading are recommended. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Guidelines, Home Instruction
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DuFrene, Debbie D.; Nelson, Beverly H. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1989
Presents a heuristic for finding appropriate word-processing software for business communication classes. Discusses hardware considerations, price, required training, company support, and security issues related to software selection decisions. (MM)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Kraemer, Kristi – Writing Notebook, 1989
Describes and evaluates three software programs for elementary level language arts: (1) "The Princess and the Pea," which connects the fairy tale with the modern world; (2) "PreWrite, Level 1," which helps students identify and develop writing topics; and (3) "Dinosaur Days," a creative graphics and publishing program with speech capabilities. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Language Arts
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Wiley, Gale – Journalism Educator, 1989
Discusses wire capture programs (computer programs which gather and process wire services such as the Associated Press or United Press) for computer labs in journalism departments. Describes details of such programs for Macintosh, IBM, and IBM clones. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education
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Vockell, Edward L.; Fiore, Douglas J. – Clearing House, 1993
Reviews the current status of computerized test generators, which can assist teachers in the development and writing of good tests. Provides comparative strengths and weaknesses of 11 major test-generating programs. Shows how word processors and database programs can also assist the production of tests. (HB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Secondary Education, Test Construction
Electronic Frontier Foundation, 2006
This paper is intended to help institutions of higher education critically evaluate the principal technological tools and policies being used to enforce copyright on campus networks. It first explores where the goals of copyright holders and universities overlap and where they conflict. It then discusses the pros and cons of the major solutions…
Descriptors: Colleges, Copyrights, Higher Education, Computer Networks
Blum, Larry W. – 1988
This document demonstrates some of the functions served by the four parts of the AppleWorks program which can be used by school counselors. The four functions include word processor, data base, spread sheet, and mail merge. Each function is described, examples of the function are provided, advantages are listed, and for two examples, the support…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Marcus, Stephen – Writing Notebook, 1989
Examines HyperCard materials (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections) specifically designed for English and language arts classes. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Riley, Sheila – Technology & Learning, 2007
More districts are turning to one-to-one computing, which puts a laptop in the hands of every student. This ambitious undertaking can bring challenges when it comes to training teachers how to use the technology--and how to teach students to use it. In 2005, Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Oregon, provided Apple laptops for 300 middle…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Educational Technology, Middle School Students, Computer Literacy
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Morley, Raymond E.; Johnson, Charles D. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1987
To help industrial arts teachers make decisions about the use of computer programs in classes containing disabled students, critical elements of appropriate computer software are discussed, includingpurpose and objectives, principles of learning, and major software problems. Recommendations are also presented for developing software and joining a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Industrial Arts
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Deppa, Joan – Journalism Educator, 1987
Defines "batch files," claiming that they can shorten many complicated computer procedures. Describes how batch file was created using the computer program "PC-Write" to streamline the process of creating a work disk and increase students' computer literacy. Lists and discusses each element in the file. Provides references for…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Bishop, Thomas D. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Shares insights concerning preparation needed for using Computer Management of Instruction (CMI), the general structure of a CMI system, and some system features a user might encounter. Describes the development of Arkansas' Computer-Assisted Instructional Management system for mathematics instruction. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Guidelines
Writing Notebook, 1989
Reports an interview with Peter Kelman of Scholastic Software. Describes several developments in writing software for elementary and secondary level students. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
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