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Peer reviewedRobertson, Jenifer Wals – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Addresses usability issues pertaining to the purpose of educational software, followed by suggestions for ways in which educational software can meet the language, physical, social, and cognitive needs of children. Guidelines and recommendations are provided for adapting usability engineering and testing procedures to educational software to…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedHenniger, Michael L. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Describes ways in which current software for the early childhood classrooms can be enhanced to better match the developmental abilities of children and the playful ways in which they naturally learn. Offers six suggestions for improving future software options, including decreasing the need for adult instruction and interaction, and designing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedRowland, Karin L.; Scott, Diana – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
Discusses the promotion of language and literacy skills in young children through the use of computers. Describes specific courseware that can be used to develop vocabulary and writing skills. Includes sample lessons that demonstrate how courseware can be effectively integrated into a school curriculum and provides a checklist for teachers to use…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
