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Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Reports on how experts in special education approach the problem of software selection. Offers guidance in examining if the software is modifiable and if it offers record-keeping options. Also contains a listing of sample programs that are suitable for special education students in language arts, mathematics, and problem solving. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Kinnaman, Daniel E.; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviews four educational software packages for Apple, IBM, and Tandy computers. Includes "How the West was One + Three x Four,""Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing,""Math and Me," and "Write On." Reviews list hardware requirements, emphasis, levels, publisher, purchase agreements, and price. Discusses the strengths…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 41 software packages. Many topic areas are covered. A brief synopsis, grade levels, hardware requirements, and approximate cost are included. A list of 23 software producers is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed three computer software packages for Apple II series computers. Includes "The Right Job," a career counseling program; "Zoyon Patrol," a problem-solving program; and "Adventures with Charts and Graphs: Project Zoo," a graphing, mathematics, and science skills program. Each review includes strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for use.…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 11 software packages for the Apple II computer designed to help teach elementary and secondary school children how to solve mathword problems. Included in the review are hardware requirements, price, grade level, use of graphics, kinds of problems, tools provided, strengths, and weaknesses of each program. (CW)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides reviews of four educational software packages which deal with problem solving, mathematics, history, and reading comprehension. Includes information about appropriate hardware, grade level, the publisher and purchasing. Contains comments about the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Holzberg, Carol – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Examines 11 microcomputer simulations dealing with politics, the presidency, and campaign issues. Topics covered include simulating the campaign; facts, history, and math of the presidency; a database approach; and voting. Lists positive attributes about each program. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides descriptions of 44 award-winning computer software packages that are designed to be used in areas such as science, mathematics, computer literacy, creative arts, language arts, social studies, computer tools, and graphics. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
