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The Economics of Educational Software Portability.
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Oliveira, Joao Batista Araujo e – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discusses economic issues that affect the portability of educational software. Topics discussed include economic reasons for portability, including cost effectiveness; the nature and behavior of educational computer software markets; the role of producers, buyers, and consumers; potential effects of government policies; computer piracy; and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Courseware
The Portability of Computer-Related Educational Resources: An Overview of Issues and Directions.
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Collis, Betty A.; De Diana, Italo – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Provides an overview of the articles in this special issue, which deals with the portability, or transferability, of educational computer software. Motivations for portable software relating to cost, personnel, and time are discussed, and factors affecting portability are described, including technical factors, educational factors, social/cultural…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware
Incorporating Computers Effectively into Classrooms.
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Trollip, Stanley R.; Alessi, Stephen M. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1988
Discusses criteria that can be used to determine whether it would be effective to integrate computers into classroom instruction. Highlights include improving the quality of instruction; the use of appropriate courseware for difficult subjects, such as algebra and chemistry; drills and practice; improving motivation; and the role and effectiveness…
Descriptors: Algebra, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness