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Berkell, Dianne E. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
Guidelines are offered to help special education teachers select appropriate software and integrate computer-assisted instruction (CAI) into existing curricula. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Copeland, Peter – 1988
The various criteria upon which interactive video courseware can be judged are outlined. The criteria relate to the critical areas of program usage, content, interactivity, production, presentation, design, and programming. The mnemonic HICUPPP is introduced to describe seven key areas that categorize criteria which can be used to evaluate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Criswell, Eleanor L.; Swezey, Robert W. – Educational Technology, 1984
Describes the general principles of a nonexperimental learning theory-based courseware evaluation which calls attention to instructional sequences in the courseware to determine if the sequence is programed around learning principles. The results of using this type of evaluation for two computerized training devices are summarized. (MBR)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Courseware, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria
Frey, Barbara Ann – Online Submission, 2005
Web-based materials presented through course management software can become an integral part of the students' learning process. Online activities and content promote active, collaborative, and accessible learning. Faculty recognize these benefits, but often struggle with finding the time and effort to develop Web material. This article presents a…
Descriptors: Courseware, Web Based Instruction, Course Content, Material Development
Callison, Daniel; Haycock, Gloria – Educational Technology, 1988
Describes a methodology for student involvement in courseware evaluation and for utilizing student reactions in purchasing and implementation decisions. The evaluation forms used in a survey of 2,308 Indiana students are presented, and the results of that survey are discussed. (18 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwarz, Ilsa; Lewis, Molly – Educational Technology, 1989
Defines basic concept courseware as educational software dealing with language concepts for young children, details problems with current courseware evaluation systems, and outlines contents of the basic concept courseware evaluation form included in the appendix. Teacher evaluation and learner evaluation of the courseware are included. (12…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Early Childhood Education

Heller, Rachelle S. – Computers and Education, 1991
Discusses the evaluation of instructional computer software. Groups who evaluate software are described, including EPIE (Educational Products Information Exchange); the evaluation process is discussed, including formal and informal software reviews; criteria for software evaluation are considered; and the importance of participation in the review…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education

Becker, Henry Jay – Educational Researcher, 1987
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of two types of research methodologies used to study the effect of LOGO in classroom settings: the treatment methodology and computer criticism. Stresses the importance of testable consequences. (PS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Courseware
Leiblum, Mark David – Educational Technology, 1989
Discusses some of the problems of implementing computer-aided learning (CAL) in a university environment and describes a centralized CAL service agency that was created at the University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Courseware development and implementation are described, and CAL research and evaluation are discussed. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Hosie, Peter; Schibeci, Renato; Backhaus, Ann – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 2005
A case is made in this paper for using checklists and contextbound evaluations of online learning materials in higher education. Contextbound evaluations complement traditional forms of evaluation of educational courseware, such as checklists. Contextbound approaches are useful for indicating the pedagogical quality of online learning materials…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Courseware, Check Lists, Online Courses
Bonekamp, L. W. F. – 1992
ECOSET was established to meet the demand from policy makers and the teaching community in the European Community (EC) Member States for evidence of the effectiveness of information technology in various learning situations in general and of various kinds of software in particular. The main goals of ECOSET were to identify organizations in the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods

Reiser, Robert A.; Kegelmann, Harald W. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1994
Discusses methods that software evaluation organizations use to evaluate instructional software. Topics addressed include who does the evaluating, including the role of students as well as teachers, subject matter experts, media specialists, and school administrators; reliability of evaluations; and possible improvements in the evaluation process.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware

Smith, David; Keep, Ros – Computers and Education, 1988
Reviews some of the problems involved in the evaluation of educational software, and describes a classroom-based case study approach to software evaluation intended for application by autonomous self-programming groups of teachers. (20 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Decision Making
Krauthamer, Helene – 2000
This paper addresses the lack of evaluative resources for computer-assisted reading and writing instruction (CARWI). It begins by discussing the benefits, drawbacks, and effectiveness of computer-based instruction. It then describes types of CARWI packages, including: (1) writing process software; (2) electronic handbooks; (3) interactive…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware

Hunter, Beverly – Education and Computing, 1989
Discussion of the design considerations of educational software developers highlights considerations concerning educational needs. Topics discussed include interaction among learners, teachers, and software; learning processes; teachers' roles; effects of knowledge representation on learning and understanding; collaborative learning; curriculum…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Courseware, Curriculum Development