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Development Process of Pedagogical Uses of Application Softwares as Analyzer of Teachers Practice.
Hauglustaine-Charlier, B. – 1990
This paper describes a training program which was designed to train teachers how to use computer applications such as database management systems and spreadsheets in their classrooms; how to modify applications according to their teaching practices; and how to learn from their experiences in using computer applications in the classroom. A group of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Database Management Systems
The New Ready-Made Databases: What They Offer Your Classroom.
Wheeler, Fay – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Discusses the use of computerized databases in instructional settings. Provides examples of how such instructional databases could be accessed directly by students. Lists some commercially available databases, distinguishing between their type, computer compatability, price, grade level, and their general searching abilities. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Database Management Systems
Developing Database Files for Student Use.
Warner, Michael – Computing Teacher, 1988
Presents guidelines for creating student database files that supplement classroom teaching. Highlights include determining educational objectives, planning the database with computer specialists and subject area specialists, data entry, and creating student worksheets. Specific examples concerning elements of the periodic table and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Current Events, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Strategies for Introducing Databasing into Science.
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Anderson, Christopher L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Outlines techniques used in the context of a sixth grade science class to teach database structure and search strategies for science using the AppleWorks program. Provides templates and questions for class and element databases. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Software Reviews.
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Smith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews two software packages, "Solutions Unlimited" and "BASIC Data Base System." Provides a description, summary, strengths and weaknesses, availability and costs. Includes reviews of three structured BASIC packages: "True BASIC (2.0)"; "Turbo BASIC (1.0)"; and "QuickBASIC (3.0)." Explains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Computing and Information: Steering Student Learning.
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Hoelscher, Karen – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Describes the Minnesota Education Computing Corporation (MECC) Computing and Information Collection, a collection of software products for students in grades 4-12. These products are designed to support individual course content objectives and introduce and practice information literacy skills. Curriculum applications in language arts,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Database Management Systems
New and Promising: Software Worth a Look. A MicroSIFT Survey of Educational Software Preview Center Coordinators. Volume II, No. 2.
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Podany, Zita – 1990
This guide lists 19 software packages considered to be worthy of further consideration by other reviewing agencies and schools by a group of 17 computer coordinators from educational software preview centers and evaluation agencies. The following software is listed: (1) ASK-IT, an authoring tool; (2) Balance of the Planet, an environmental…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews