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It's 1980: Do You Know Where Your Computer Is?
Seidel, Robert J. – 1980
This paper provides an evaluative framework to clarify the similarities and differences in five purposes for which a computer may be used to aid instruction. Each purpose implies its own method of evaluation and each has a different set of effectiveness measures that highlight its unique value. The first four involve adding new skills or knowledge…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
Computers and Early Learning.
Banet, Bernard – Creative Computing, 1978
This paper discusses the effect that microelectronic technology will have on elementary education in the decades ahead, and some of the uses of computers as learning aids for young children, including interactive games, tutorial systems, creative activity, and simulation. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Trends
Taking the Plunge.
Arabia, Anthony J. – American School and University, 1983
School districts of all sizes can begin to use computers in their schools by outlining objectives, securing community support, planning for one microcomputer for every 20 students, and evaluating computers and software. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Survey and Analysis of Technology in the Great Cities.
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Hamilton, Patricia; Casserly, Michael D. – 1983
This survey describes the range of computer technology that the Great City Schools are now using for administrative and instructional purposes. The report looks at how city school systems are now planning to install computers; how they are managing the planning, the purchasing, and evaluation of equipment; what equipment is actually being…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers
Tracking Down the "Right" Computer: How to Choose the One That's Best for You.
Bird, Pristen; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered before purchasing a computer, given the objectives of computer literacy; considering programing in Pascal or Logo, computer-assisted instruction, teaching practical applications, art and music, special education, telecommunications, administration, and library management. A chart showing prices and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Run, Computer, Run; The Mythology of Educational Innovation.
Oettinger, Anthony G.; Marks, Sema – 1969
The introduction of computers, systems analysis, and various new media into education has been heralded as a panecea for for all the problems now facing our schools. The potential of new educational technology is indeed great, but much needs to be done before it can be realized. Computers and computing languages need extensive development to be…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
The Development of an Evaluation Instrument for Computer Programs with Application in Vocational Education. Final Report.
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Vocational-Technical Education Dept. – 1983
This project was conducted to develop and validate an evaluation instrument for computer programs with application in vocational education. The project consisted of six components: (1) review of existing evaluation models for educational computer software; (2) development of the evaluation instrument: (3) testing the evaluation instrument; (4)…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs