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Phillips, Rob; McNaught, Carmel; Kennedy, Gregor – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
How can the average educator who teaches online, without experience in evaluating emerging technologies, build on what is successful and modify what is not? Written for educators who feel ill-prepared when required to evaluate e-learning initiatives, "Evaluating e-Learning" offers step-by-step guidance for conducting an evaluation plan of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Research, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction
Schneider, Karen G. – 1997
Librarians everywhere are struggling with the difficult issue of whether Internet content can or should be limited in library settings. This book discusses Internet content filters as tools with performance issues. The book does not debate whether Internet filters are good or bad. Rather, it presents basic factual information about filtering…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews

Forney, Katherine S. – Community College Journal, 1993
Identifies some of the common features of authoring programs. Outlines factors to consider when buying an authoring software package, including access to equipment, development and maintenance of courseware, purchasing and updating hardware and software, platform selection, and authoring skills. Presents a list of questions to ask vendors before…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
Kalinowski, Michael – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Addresses questions concerning the selection and use of specialized child care administrative software packages. Examines the timing of the purchase, uniqueness of packages, selection considerations, long-term features, indicators of flexibility, cautions, technological change, and future trends. (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Moore, Jack – Exceptional Parent, 1990
Ideas are presented for identifying, evaluating, and selecting instructional software for children with special needs. The article notes several library research tools as sources of information and lists specific questions to consider when evaluating software. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Disabilities

Ellsworth, Nancy J.; Hedley, Carolyn N. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1993
Suggests that, in reviewing software, educators should apply the following criteria within the context of their objectives and the students' needs: content; instructional presentation; demands placed on the learner; technical features; and documentation and management features. Concludes that integration of computer software with traditional means…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education
Lara-Meloy,Teresa; Flores, Emilio; Jeffers, Laura; Llorente, Carlin; Weagle, Valerie; Burns, Melissa, Ed.; Davis-Kay, Jen, Ed. – Education Development Center, Inc., 2004
Educational software can be an effective way for teens to enhance their learning skills in out-of-school settings. Many software programs provide subject-specific content and tools to support conceptual learning and skills development. They allow for individual, self-paced learning experiences as well as collaborative projects. In addition,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, High School Students, Computer Software Evaluation, Instructional Materials

Taylor, Paul – Computers and Composition, 1992
Suggests that good software: constitutes a coherent text within a consistent theoretical framework; encourages users to take action; makes sense of complexity of information; has a consistent interface; allows connection to other programs; lets the user know what is going on; and is flexible from the teacher's and the student's points of view. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Hickey, M. Gail – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
This article offers guidelines for evaluating and selecting appropriate software for use with gifted children and examines the advantages and limitations of computer-assisted instruction with this population. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection

Hall, Valerie G.; Martin, Linda E. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1999
Discusses the challenge of teachers having limited instruction with choosing appropriate software packages for classroom instruction. Discusses generating a review form that can guide teachers in the selection of educational software. Presents a list of criteria for evaluating software. (SC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software

Majsterek, David J.; And Others – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1990
This article discusses studies supporting the use of computer-managed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and potential deterrents using such software, and summarizes software evaluation criteria. A checklist/rating scale is presented and applied to two software programs: the "Talley Goals and Objectives Writer" and "IEPs…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection

Judge, Sharon Lesar – Young Exceptional Children, 2001
This article discusses how professionals can integrate computer technology into early childhood classrooms. Strategies are provided for using computers to facilitate learning, selecting developmentally appropriate software, setting up a computer center, and integrating computer technology across the curriculum. A chart pairs level of interactivity…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection

Condon, William – Computers and Composition, 1992
Offers criteria for selecting software for a computer-equipped classroom/writing lab: identifying uses, versatility, and ease of use. Concludes with advice for teachers to write their own applications programs. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Writing Instruction
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

Sorge, Dennis H.; And Others – TechTrends, 1993
Discusses selection criteria for evaluating software and hardware used in interactive video based on experiences from the Purdue Academic Learning Opportunity System Project at Purdue University. Highlights include checklists for evaluating software and selecting hardware, including peripheral equipment; videodisc players; hardware compatibility;…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation