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Anderson, G. Ernest, Jr. – 1984
The author presents guidelines for the selection of statistical analysis software given to graduate students to work independently. Criteria for a good teaching program are delineated. Several software programs are evaluated: STATMASTER, Statistics and Probability, Monte Carlo Simulations, Survey Sampling, KEYSTAT, CAPSAS: Computer Assisted…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Evaluation, Higher Education
Cramer, Jerome – American School Board Journal, 1984
Outlines how the National Education Association's Educational Computer Service program for evaluation of educational software is run, and responds to critics of the program. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Englade, Ken – American School Board Journal, 1984
Presents and evaluates the National Education Association's for-pay software review program. Also reviews the 98th Congress's legislation relating to school software. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Peer reviewedCohen, Andrew L.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The study compared two versions of a computer program designed to increase sight-word reading vocabulary with nine reading disabled students, mean age 10 years 7 months. Although both versions were equally effective in improving speech and accuracy of reading words, the version requiring typing was more effective in increasing spelling accuracy.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedPassardiere, Brigitte de la – Education and Computing, 1986
Describes studies conducted at a French university to evaluate microcomputer software used in computer assisted instruction. Results of questionnaires completed by a sample of 150 students in beginning computing courses are analyzed to determine how such courseware can be improved, and evaluation versus validation is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Developed Nations
Peer reviewedOakes, Jeannie; Schneider, Mark – Educational Leadership, 1984
Discusses the problems and possibilities in computerized education. Presents the culturally responsive perspective for change, which emphasizes teacher "ownership" of the innovation and creates a self-renewing environment in the schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computers, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater, FL. – 1987
Because the field of home economics has long been dominated by females, concern has often been expressed that many of the audiovisual materials available for use in home economics classes are also female dominated; in an age when both males and females have equal access to home economics classes, this is a major concern. In addition, with the…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Evaluation
Peer reviewedCollins, Michael A. J. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Some important considerations for potential courseware authors to think about before they enter the authoring process are discussed. A description of the hardware requirements, an evaluation of 11 authoring tools based on quality and cost, and the conclusions are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
