Descriptor
Source
| Computing Teacher | 3 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 3 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Litchfield, Brenda C. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Provides the rationale and purpose underlying an evaluation of criteria form appropriate for inquiry-based science software or interactive multimedia programs. A copy of the form is included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Lathrop, Ann; Smith, Vicki – Computing Teacher, 1986
Describes an opinion survey distributed to software publishers and software preview centers in which participants ranked suggested criteria for identifying or certifying preview centers, development of center policies and procedures, and the role of schools in the process. A revised survey is included to which readers are encouraged to respond.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Criteria, Identification, Opinions
Litchfield, Brenda C. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Outlines evaluation criteria that may be used to determine the usefulness of science education computer software. Factors to be considered are identified as the nature of the investigation, advantages of the program over a laboratory investigation, number and types of higher order thinking skills required, concepts related to inquiry, and the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
