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Peer reviewedDuchastel, Phillippe C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
The structures within which software evaluation is carried out vary widely. Three broad types of evaluation methodologies offer models that capitalize on important aspects of evaluation: (1) product review; (2) checklist procedure; and (3) user observation. Structures and methodologies for software evaluation have evolved together and have…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Leonard, Rex; LeCroy, Barbara – 1986
Arguing that software evaluation is crucial to the quality of courseware available in a school, this paper begins by discussing reasons why microcomputers are making such a tremendous impact on education, and notes that, although the quality of software has improved over the years, the challenge for teachers to integrate computing into the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHeller, 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
Download full textMiles, Curtis; And Others – 1984
This collection of essays focuses on various aspects of research and instruction related to developmental education. The collection includes: (1) "Evaluating Instructional Software for Developmental Education," by Curtis Miles, which includes information on types of microcomputer software, developmental student characteristics,…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Consultants, Courseware, Developmental Studies Programs
Direct linkAla-Mutka, Kirsti M. – Computer Science Education, 2005
Practical programming is one of the basic skills pursued in computer science education. On programming courses, the coursework consists of programming assignments that need to be assessed from different points of view. Since the submitted assignments are executable programs with a formal structure, some features can be assessed automatically. The…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Assignments, Student Evaluation, Program Effectiveness
Stapleton, Julia A. – 1987
Software and computer management systems that enable educators to manage the monitoring of student progress in acquiring skills for the High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) and other standardized tests used in New Jersey schools are described in this study. Focus is on the data collection components for student skill proficiency using the computer…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Computer Managed Instruction
