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Getting to Grips with Interactivity: Helping Teachers Assess the Educational Value of CD-ROMs.
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Aldrich, Frances; Rogers, Yvonne; Scaife, Mike – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses interactivity as it pertains to learning. Presents the findings of a survey of primary school teachers asked to evaluate two science-based CD-ROMS and the resulting theoretical framework of cognitive interactivity. Identifies dimensions for teachers to assess (visibility and accessibility, manipulability and annotatability, creativity…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, Instructional Effectiveness
Making the Cut: The Impact of an Integrated Learning System on Low Achieving Middle School Students
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O'Byrne, B.; Securro, S.; Jones, J.; Cadle, C. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2006
Research in integrated learning systems has demonstrated a need for rigorous studies that identify how such systems influence learning, and in particular that of low achieving students. No Child Left Behind legislation mandated evidence-based interventions as the standard for instructional approaches in American public schools. This…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Low Achievement, Middle School Students, Intervention
No Fail Software.
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Recommends and describes specific software programs for children based on a review of 1800 titles. Includes recommendations for preschoolers in the areas of language, math, logic, science, art, creativity, and all-purpose. Presents choices for early elementary students including reading, writing, math, logic, science, social studies, creativity,…
Descriptors: Art, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection