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Otte, Richard B. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Points out that although there are thousands of software programs available to support educational applications, there is a paucity of suitable courseware. An in-place system for proper evaluation of courseware that, to date, has "approved" more than 200 computer-assisted instructional programs is described. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Databases
Farnsworth, Briant J.; Wilkinson, John C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a system recently implemented in a Utah school system which uses computer technologies to promote and monitor mastery learning. Discusses the development of the system, including the search for appropriate hardware and software, and the training of teachers to use the system. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Schweitzer, Harriet – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a project in a New Jersey elementary school in which computers are being actively used in various facets of the curriculum. Provides recommendations on how to set up similar programs. Explains some of the uses of the word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities in instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
