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Download full textWeaver, Dave, Ed. – 1984
This document consists of 30 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared for the MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). The concise, single-sheet resume describing and evaluating each software package includes source, cost, ability level,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Holznagel, Donald C., Ed. – 1983
This document consists of 81 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared for the MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) and distributed during 1983 as "sets" 6, 7, and 8. The concise, single-sheet resume describing and evaluating each…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
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
Caldwell, Robert M. – 1983
Three issues are critical to the establishment of valid criteria and procedures for determining effective use of computer-based instruction. One issue related to educational software evaluation is that few of the evaluation criteria have been research validated, but, instead, are often based only on speculation and intuition. Criteria are…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Steffin, Sherwin A. – Educational Technology, 1983
Outlines problems faced by software publishers in providing instructionally valid computer assisted instruction. A research design undertaken by Edu-Ware Services, Inc., directed at measuring instructional validity and utility of software offered to institutions and consumers, is described noting tests, evaluation, data submission and reduction,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Field Tests
Keren, Carl, Ed.; Sered, Irina, Ed. – 1983
Designed to provide guidance in selecting appropriate software for library automation, information storage and retrieval, or management of bibliographic databases, this inventory describes 188 computer software packages. The information was obtained through a questionnaire survey of 600 software suppliers and developers who were asked to describe…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
Dennis, J. Richard; Kansky, Robert J. – 1984
This book is directed to any educator who is interested in the use of the computer to improve classroom instruction. It is a book about the materials, human factors, and decision-making procedures that make up the instructional application of computers. This document's single goal is to promote educators' thoughtful selection and use of both…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs
VanDeMark, Christy L. – 1983
This report presents a broad overview of the research and opinions of experts in the field of educational computing, in order to provide information for educators concerning the implementation of microcomputers in education. The document primarily consists of annotations of articles reviewed, which are grouped in five categories. The first section…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Evaluation Criteria
Hofstetter, Fred T. – 1981
Dealing exclusively with instructional computing, this paper describes how computers are delivering instruction in a wide variety of subjects to students of all ages and explains why computer-based education is currently having a profound impact on education. After a discussion of roots and origins, computer applications are described for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers
Berg, Roger – 1983
Written for practitioners, curriculum developers, and researchers, the document presents evaluation criteria which were developed from an extensive review of research along with the experiences of the author with microcomputer social studies simulation games. The major portion of the document presents the review of research according to seven…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Russ-Eft, Darlene F.; McLaughlin, Donald H. – 1983
More effective reading, writing, and communication courseware can be promoted through clearer guidelines in courseware development, stronger incentives for courseware developers, and greater motivation for teachers to seek out and use the courseware. In reading and writing, software guidelines must reflect traditional instructional objectives--or…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
Russ-Eft, Darlene F.; McLaughlin, Donald H. – 1983
The product of a comprehensive project aimed at identifying reading, writing, and communication courseware needs, this report first discusses the benefits of computer assisted instruction and obstacles to its implementation in the communications area. It then describes procedures used to gather information and presents a detailed review of the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
