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Peer reviewedLudlow, Barbara L.; Foshay, John D. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2003
This article describes five organizational Web sites that are good resources in selecting and using software with children who have special needs. The sites represent the DO-IT project, the Trace Research and Development Center, Special Needs Opportunity Windows, the Family Center on Technology and Disability, and the National Center for…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Feldman, Susan – Searcher, 1997
Presents guidelines for selecting World Wide Web search engines. Real-life questions were used to test six search engines. Queries sought company information, product reviews, medical information, foreign information, technical reports, and current events. Compares performance and features of AltaVista, Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Open…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Guidelines
Bennett, Steve – 1998
On the premise that it is the parents' responsibility to ensure that computer technology enriches their children's lives rather than displaces traditional pursuits, this book provides advice to families regarding computer use at home. The book is designed to help parents set realistic expectations for the role of computers in their children's…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Children, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedHaugland, Susan W. – Young Children, 2000
Discusses how to use computers to facilitate learning with young children in early care and education settings. Includes discussion of software selection, website selection, connections of software and websites to the curriculum, and computer selection. Lists strategies for facilitating equitable access, improving computer availability, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textBoak, Cathy; Blackburn, Jean – 1998
This guide is intended for individuals and organizations interested in hosting online conferences. For the purposes of this guide, a host is the administrator or manager of a conferencing system and of the conferences held on that system. Eight sections cover the following important processes for hosting online conferences: (1) determining…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
Green, Lyndsay – 1998
This guide focuses on moderating non-pedagogical online conferences that use World Wide Web-based conferencing software, whether synchronous or asynchronous. The first section provides information on getting ready and discusses features and advantages of synchronous and asynchronous systems. The second section focuses on getting started, including…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
