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Hunter, C. Bruce – Media & Methods, 1983
There is an abundance of educational software available, the quality of which ranges from invaluable to a waste of money. The following guidelines should make shopping for software as painless as possible: (1) know your objectives; (2) be sure the software fits your equipment; (3) consider dealer support; (4) consider brand names first; (5) check…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
Piazza, Carolyn L; Dawson, Joel C. – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1984
Presents specific practical suggestions about evaluating and selecting word processing programs and text editing programs for students learning to write on microcomputers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Download full textDavies, Anne – 1985
Designed to assist teachers who are not familiar with computer applications in elementary education, this guide provides information on personal skill development, computer terminology, software organization and evaluation, and troubleshooting. A tentative set of computer education objectives is outlined, and examples and strategies for effective…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Schwartz, Helen J. – ADE Bulletin, 1987
Provides guidelines and practical advice for planning and running a computer lab for writing. (NKA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, English Departments, English Instruction
Peer reviewedChan, Christine – Computers and Education, 1989
Discussion of the use of computers in elementary schools highlights a study of four districts in Canada. Topics discussed include the use of word processing; the use of LOGO for tutoring purposes; the role of the teacher; and guidelines for integrating computer-assisted learning (CAL) into the elementary school curriculum. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Southwest Regional Laboratory for Educational Research and Development, Los Alamitos, CA. – 1982
Divided into two sections, this report outlines several components of computer based instruction in the composing process. The first section, which focuses on the use of computers in editing, generating ideas, and producing text, presents a users' manual for composition instruction on a microcomputer, a general description of how computer based…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Editing, Elementary Education
Prochaska, Nancy – Media and Methods, 1989
Describes the use of computer labs in a Texas high school. Highlights include word processing; a study skills course; software programs currently in use by English and English-as-a-Second-Language classes; physical layout, including security considerations and furniture; hardware, including printers; and guidelines for the selection of software.…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Furniture, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Printers
Peer reviewedZvacek, Susan M. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Describes a representative sample of recent research on the uses of microcomputer-based word processing in composition instruction. Topics discussed include revision strategies; collaborative writing; student attitudes and motivation; writing quality; implementation of word processing; problems; equity issues; and questions for future research.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Equal Education, Futures (of Society), Guidelines
Pierce, W. Lee; And Others – 1985
This document is a guide to an annotated bibliography of software for use with microcompuers in adult basic education (ABE) classes. Some materials also are suitable for use in General Educational Development (GED) classes. The directory contains software reviews in the following categories: tools (such as word processing, spreadsheets), computer…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Check Lists
