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| Classroom Computer Learning | 10 |
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| Beane, Pam | 1 |
| Birch, Alison | 1 |
| Chomsky, Carol | 1 |
| Fraser, Sherry | 1 |
| Kruse, Ted, Comp. | 1 |
| Olds, Henry F., Jr. | 1 |
| Sharp, Pamela | 1 |
| Thornburg, David | 1 |
| Wheeler, Fay | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 10 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 10 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 3 |
| Computer Programs | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Teachers | 1 |
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Chomsky, Carol – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Discusses (in question/answer format) criteria to use when evaluating language arts software. Also reviews four programs illustrating principles/ideas considered in these criteria. Programs include: "Story Maker" (grades 3 and above); "Suspect Sentences" (Grades 7-12); "M-ss-ng L-nks" (grades 2 and above); and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Language Arts
Sharp, Pamela – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Outlines four dual art and computer-art lessons, presenting lesson objectives, activities, and suggested instructional strategies. The lessons focus on the usefulness of shared images, how moving an object affects its shape, creating the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface, and the relationship of parts to the whole. (JN)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
Birch, Alison – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the list processing capabilities of Logo. Describes some examples of how to use this aspect of Logo to enhance computer literacy and English-language skills. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Wheeler, Fay – Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
"The Puzzler," which operates on Apple microcomputers, is designed to assist the teacher as an integral part of classroom reading and language arts instruction. This program is reviewed in terms of eight characteristics considered to be features of the best special-purpose reading tools. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Language Arts
Thornburg, David; Beane, Pam – Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
Presents activities for language arts, differentiating between a variable name and its value, creating music using PILOT, and playing LOGO games. Includes the article "Take the Turtle to School: A Child's View of Programming" by Jack McLeod. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the top eight educational software titles of the year plus 35 additional programs. Topics include math/problem solving, language arts, science, social studies, classroom management/teacher tools, creative arts, and new versions of older software. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Fraser, Sherry – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Evaluates reading/language arts, mathematics, general problem-solving, science, social studies, creative arts, foreign languages, computer literacy, and audio-visual author software. Also lists and describes criteria used in the evaluation. (Equipment specifications and sources of software are included.) (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Olds, Henry F., Jr.; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Examines four software packages: (1) "Wordbench"--writing and word processing, grades 9-12 (IBM and Apple); (2) "Muppet Slate"--language arts, grades K-2 (Apple); (3) "Accu-Weather Forecaster"--weather analysis and forecasting, grades 3-12 (modem with IBM or Mac); and (4) "The Ripple That Changed American…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Kruse, Ted, Comp. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Provides a list of evaluation services currently producing critical reviews of educational software. Includes information about The Apple K-12 Curriculum Software Reference, The Educational Software Preview, The Educational Software Selector, MicroSIFT, and Only The Best: The Discriminating Guide for Preschool-Grade 12. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Reviews several computer software programs appropriate for educational use. Includes reviews of a graphic environmental operating system, a writers workshop, an exploration of an artificial intelligence program, and a microcomputer based laboratory (MBL) package. Provides information on hardware, grade level, purchasing, and strengths and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
