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Teaching PreK-8 | 5 |
Teaching Pre K-8 | 2 |
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Allen, Denise | 7 |
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Book/Product Reviews | 4 |
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Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Reviews 3 software programs for art and music: (1) "Stradiwackius: The Counting Concert," a music program with animated 3-dimensional musical instruments that keep the user's attention while providing activities that develop counting and listening skills; (2) "Music Ace," 24 lessons that teach music fundamentals; and (3)…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Recommends software to help teachers plan curriculum in the areas of comprehensive language arts ("Cornerstone"); writing and information ("Keroppi Day Hopper"); creative writing and imagination ("Imagination Express"); reading ("Jo-Jo's Reading Circus"); math ("Careers in Math: From Architects to Astronauts") and nature ("Eyewitness"). Provides…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Reviews three computer software programs that can enhance children's story writing: (1) Sunbuddy Writer; (2) Sierra's School House; and (3) Snoopy's Campfire Stories. Describes the capabilities and features of each program as well as the possibilities for expansion. (AA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Reviews computer software programs that focus on mathematics skills for students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as a mathematics activity book that includes a computer software disc for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Explains that children have a better sense of environmental awareness and introduces the EarthCare Interactive software that is designed for preschoolers to fourth graders. Briefly describes how to navigate in EarthCare and describes four other software packages: "Job City Literature Connections,""Perfect Landing,""Classroom Occupation," and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Reviews and provides contact and price information for four software packages designed to help children learn math and science. Packages reviewed are Newton's Apple Multimedia Collection--Physical Sciences; Windows on Math; Tabletop, Jr.; and Brainchild. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Reviews five computer programs that will give students the chance to start working cooperatively. Evaluates each program, and gives hardware requirements, cost, age range, supplemental materials available, and ordering information. (TM)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperation