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Bitter, Gary – Teacher, 1980
This resource directory provides brief evaluative descriptions of six popular home computers and lists selected sources of educational software, computer books, and magazines. For a related article on microcomputers in the schools, see p53-58 of this journal issue. (SJL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Directories, Microcomputers, Purchasing
Lathrop, Ann – Educational Computer, 1983
This list of 13 catalog mail-order software distributors notes companies which provide an opportunity to use courseware at school sites on-approval, sell instructional courseware produced by several publishers, and screen the courseware listed in their catalogs. Journals and newsletters which provide evaluations of courseware are also listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Instructor, 1980
This guide provides a chart describing and rating the features of eight 16K microcomputers: Apple II, Atari 800, Commodore PET, Compucolor Mod III, Exidy Sorcerer, Ohio Scientific C4PMF, Tandy TRS-80 Level II, and Texas Instruments 99/4. A glossary of microcomputer terminology and a resource directory are appended. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Charts, Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs
Pogrow, Stanley – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses computer applications to school administration tasks, in particular word processing, computations, and data base management systems. Advantages and disadvantages of program software and a chart containing an overview of application programs available are included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Programs, Information Storage, Management Information Systems
Neumann, Robert – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses the selection and purchase of computer software for use in educational settings. Evaluative criteria such as software reviews, publisher reputation, evidence of field-testing, and publishing company attitude toward previewing and software backup are examined. A chart of the purchasing policies of 29 publishing companies is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Pogrow, Stanley – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Examines two kinds of microcomputer software designed for school administrators--student/class scheduling and attendance reporting. A product information chart on 16 software programs is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Administration
Bruman, Janet L. – 1983
Focusing on the use of microcomputers as "smart terminals" for accessing time-sharing systems for libraries, this document discusses the communications software needed to allow the microcomputer to appear as a terminal to the remote host. The functions which communications software programs are designed to perform are defined and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Anderson, Eric S. – Electronic Learning, 1983
Identifies computer software designed specifically for library management tasks in three distinct categories: library utility programs, and circulation and catalog programs for floppy disk and for hard disk. Company name and address, program, application, hardware, cost, and comments are provided in each category. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Elementary Secondary Education
