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Aldrich, Frances; Rogers, Yvonne; Scaife, Mike – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses interactivity as it pertains to learning. Presents the findings of a survey of primary school teachers asked to evaluate two science-based CD-ROMS and the resulting theoretical framework of cognitive interactivity. Identifies dimensions for teachers to assess (visibility and accessibility, manipulability and annotatability, creativity…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, Instructional Effectiveness

Beck, Robert J.; Martinez, Michael E.; Lires, Valerie – Studies in Art Education, 1999
Investigates the nature of expertise in the interpretation of cultural artifacts, particularly the Concheros dance of Mexico. Tests CD-ROM-based multimedia software designed to teach expert evaluation strategies. Shows that, compared with a control group, students using the software exhibited a greater ability to interpret the Concheros dance.…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Crawley, Mary – 1998
This paper is based on the premise that as computer assisted learning becomes more prevalent, teachers will be required to make decisions as to the quality of the software available for instruction. Assessment guidelines from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication Digest No. 79 and the North Carolina Department of Public…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education

Bond, Nigel W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Describes a multimedia program in associative learning, on CD-ROM, available for Macintosh computers. Expands on the rationale behind the program's design, the process of production, and the structure of the program and lessons. Reports on results of student performance on tests as a measure of the program' effectiveness. (DSK)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Dillon, Patrick; Tearle, Penni – 1999
A project developed a resource to inform and support the information and communications technology (ICT) training process. Its target audience were directors of small and medium-sized enterprises and those responsible for developing ICT use within a company or for managing staff training. The project gathered information from previous experience,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Lamb, Annette – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Describes a hypermedia/compact disk program designed to provide beginning and advanced music listeners with a tool for learning about an opera, i.e., "The Magic Flute." Hardware and software requirements for accessing the multimedia program are described, and it is suggested that the program can be used to study the opera's music,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education
Ruberg, Laurie F. – 2001
Twenty-one schools from the United States and Singapore participated in this evaluation of a high-school biology multimedia CD-ROM called BioBLAST[R]. Results include a summary of teacher descriptions of their curriculum-based justifications for using this software as well as a compilation of program features that teachers describe as facilitating…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation

Willis, Aaron – Social Studies Review, 1998
Relates questions and suggestions from teachers about integrating the Internet and CD-ROM's into social studies instruction. Provides three guiding principles for planning Internet activities in response to teachers' questions. Includes examples of successful projects created by teachers. Argues that successful Internet projects require teachers…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Rumsey, Eric – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes a HyperCard-based simulation/tutorial for the Macintosh that is designed to teach users to search the Medline CD-ROM database on an IBM microcomputer. Results of a user survey are reported, and the potential of HyperCard for bibliographic instruction, including the use of the tutorial to develop transparencies, is discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Stalker, Sandra – 1995
"Journey Home," an interactive CD-ROM program about Homer's "Odyssey," was produced at North Shore Community College (Massachusetts) to create an innovative method for teaching literature. Based on a prototype developed on an Apple II, the program incorporates video, text, graphics, music, and artwork related to the Odyssey and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Greek Civilization
Barron, Ann; Baumbach, Donna – Educational Technology, 1990
Describes a computer-based education program that was developed at the University of Central Florida to train students and teachers in grades seven and above in how to use CD-ROMs. The development of different versions of the training program for different microcomputers is described, and an evaluation of the program is discussed. (Eight…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Higher Education
Barrett, Helen C. – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discusses the use of technology to support alternative assessment, including portfolios of student work. Multimedia computer software programs are reviewed; database programs, hypermedia programs, and video portfolios are discussed; technology storage is considered; and future possibilities are suggested, including hardware options. (Contains two…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Coley, Richard; Cradler, John; Engel, Penelope K. – 1997
The purpose of this report is to provide a "snapshot" of the status of technology use in United States schools. The report focuses on the following: school access to technology; student use of computers; evaluating the impact of educational technology; connecting teachers and technology; assessing the content and quality of courseware;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cable Television, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Tessmer, Martin; Jonassen, David – 1993
Criteria were developed and used to determine which of three existing computer-based instruction (CBI) lessons could be repurposed into a multimedia format. Researchers were commissioned to evaluate these three traditional linear CBI lessons by an insurance company. The lessons were updates on company policy and procedures. The repurposed CBI…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Content Analysis
Kennedy, David M.; Eizenberg, Norm – 1998
This paper reports the results of a study of the development of an innovative learning element designed to be implemented in a computer-facilitated learning (CFL) module. The learning element is an open-ended, short answer, text question tool (TQT) designed to be used in World Wide Web-based courses or incorporated into hybrid Web/CD-ROM systems.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
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