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A Critical Examination of the Checklist Approach in Software Selection.

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McDougall, Anne; Squires, David – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995

Surveys existing checklists and investigates the extent to which they enable the expression of useful assessments for software selection. Problems and limitations are noted, with an emphasis on predominantly technical attributes of packages at the expense of consideration of broader classroom environments and activities, learning processes, and…

Descriptors: Check Lists, Classroom Environment, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Methods

Implementing CD-ROM? Do It Right.

Ekhaml, Letitia; Ekhaml, Paul A. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using CD-ROM in the school library media center. Complaints about hardware, software, user problems, staffing, and funding reported by 67 library media specialists responding to a survey are included; and 15 steps for implementing CD-ROM technology are provided. (KRN)

Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers