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White, Charles S. – Social Education, 1989
Provides a practical guide for evaluators of social studies courseware derived from a general evaluation instrument and the National Council for Social Studies' curriculum specific guidelines. The criteria address content, instructional, and technical quality, as well as social studies knowledge, skill development, and values. Includes a sample…
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Material Evaluation
Ashmore, Timothy M. – 1984
The relative worth of any evaluation instrument depends on user needs and the material being evaluated. Potential users of a good computer assisted instruction (CAI) instrument include purchasers, authors, reviewers, and publishers of CAI materials. Although each user has unique needs, a good instrument will serve both to educate and discriminate,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Komoski, P. Kenneth – Educational Leadership, 1985
Instructional materials are mediocre and inflexible because (1) education agencies leave important decisions to materials producers; (2) students, parents, and teachers lack influence; and (3) schools depend excessively on such materials. Cites research supporting this view, and suggests broad criteria and actions to improve textbooks. (MCG)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Courseware, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Thrush, Emily A. – 1988
Early programs for computer-assisted language learning were limited in size and power by the capabilities of the first generation of microcomputers. As these capabilities have increased, it has become possible for language teachers to take advantage of tools originally intended for use in the business world, such as word processors, spreadsheets,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Marty, Fernand – 1983
While disputing the exaggerated claims for computerized teaching symbolized by Time Magazine's choice of a computer for its 1982 "man of the year," this paper argues that since the technology is omnipresent, and that since it can facilitate learning under certain conditions, teachers should be as informed about it as possible. A discussion of…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
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Koper, Rob – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1995
Describes a dedicated method for the design of multimedia courseware, called PROFIL, which integrates instructional design with software engineering techniques and incorporates media selection in the design methodology. The phases of development are outlined: preliminary investigation, definition, script, technical realization, implementation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Courseware, Definitions, Educational Media
Diadori, Pierangela – 1987
A discussion of the usefulness of computer-assisted instruction in the second language classroom focuses on the value of teacher involvement in material development. It outlines an approach for the teacher to use in becoming familiar with existing courseware, describes the concept of authoring systems, defines commonly-used strategies for…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
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Glenn, Jerry – Academic Medicine, 1996
A consumer-oriented model for evaluating instructional software, which would provide educators with a comprehensive outline for evaluating educational products for purchase and implementation, is proposed. Six components of such an evaluation include program characteristics, rationale and specific objectives, content, instructional format and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Consumer Protection, Courseware
Kaplan, Howard – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
Compares the features, advantages, and disadvantages of two major software options available for designing web courses: (1) component, off-the shelf software that allows for creation of audio slide lectures, course materials, discussion forums, animations, synchronous chat groups, quiz creators, and electronic mail, and (2) integrated packages…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), College Administration, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Russell, Glenn – Australian Journal of Education, 1994
Based on the presumed criteria by which Australian secondary school teachers would select computer software for their students' use, an adventure game concerning Australian gold rushes was developed. It and other games were tested by students in and outside the classroom. Criteria for selecting appropriate software for student use were identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
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Antenos-Conforti, Enza – Italica, 1998
Examines and compares five available computer programs intended for self-instruction in Italian, focusing on their attention to learning strategies and personalized learning pace. Content, format, and other features of each are noted. General issues discussed include overall organization, cultural content, sequencing, exercise types, and ancillary…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Flewelling, Janet – 1991
The process used for evaluating computer software before it reaches the market may not be reliable or appropriate for the end user. School boards often develop their own evaluation procedures for teachers, but they may also be too technical, too long, or irrelevant to the teacher's purposes, and they may be too general for the discipline area in…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Daems, Fr. – 1987
The use of microcomputers and courseware for native language instruction is discussed. Five dimensions of instruction that are helpful in evaluating microcomputer use are examined: (1) student motivation; (2) educational objectives; (3) the appropriateness of the computer and related software as instructional tools; (4) the learning model…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Design, Dutch
Education Service Center Region 4, Houston, TX. – 1984
A project was conducted to identify and evaluate available microcomputer software for use in helping limited English-proficient (LEP) and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) vocational students to develop career awareness and basic and employability skills. During the project, a literature review was completed in order to identify the special needs…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Awareness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Coordination
Milwaukee Area Technical Coll., WI. – 1994
Instructors from two campuses of Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) in Wisconsin were asked to judge the effectiveness of two integrated learning systems (ILS): the Computer Systems Resource (CSR) and Foundations for Success (FFS) systems, both of which are designed to provide adult learners with remedial instruction in reading, writing, and…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Courseware, Educational Media, Instructional Material Evaluation
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