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Murphy, Brian J. – Creative Computing, 1983
Describes various instructional materials designed to teach computer programing. These materials (primarily for the Apple II microcomputer) include books, teaching packages, videotapes, audiocassette tapes, and computer media (including programs loaded from cassettes and disks). Information on classroom packages, writing software, and selecting an…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Instructional Materials, Media Selection
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Holmes, Glyn – System, 1983
Some ways of producing quality software for language instruction are discussed, including three kinds of systems: authoring or template, freeform, and hybrid. Special features and possible advantages and disadvantages of each type are considered. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Material Development
Pitkethly, Lawrence – Humanities, 1988
Examines the visualization of poetry through television. Describes how the television series, "Voices and Visions," uses a popular form of communication to expand the audience for poetry. Views television documentaries as a means of generating enough interest among viewers to draw them to books of poetry. (KO)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Educational Television, Media Adaptation, Media Selection
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Weible, David – CALICO Journal, 1983
Foreign language teachers are encouraged to participate in developing computer courseware. Advantages include the potential for higher quality and more plentiful materials, increased confidence with computers, and the kind of discipline a computer affords in focusing on and organizing an exercise. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Material Development, Media Selection
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Londeree, Ben R.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
Six articles about computers and physical education deal with the probable impact on the profession, tips on media selection, and programing for data management. Descriptions of physical education programs that use computers for cardiovascular fitness testing, physical fitness instruction, and analysis of motor learning experiments are included.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Change, Higher Education
Cook, Beth; Truett, Carol – Media and Methods, 1984
Discusses 13 roles or services proposed by Costa and Costa in "A Micro Handbook for Small Libraries and Media Centers" (1983) that media specialists should consider in relation to educational computing. Current applications of microcomputers by media specialists in a public school and a private school in Hawaii are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination