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,…

This article outlines computer courseware evaluation reviews. Summarizing the criteria and procedures used in the five major review efforts, it discusses ways evaluations can be more useful. Six areas of review concern are delineated: instructional design, content, student use, teacher use, presentation, and technical aspects. (MD)