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Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Garry D. – Journal of Geological Education, 1984
The expanded use of microcomputers, including word processing, to improve productivity of geological educators and students is discussed. Topic areas examined include: computer development and academic use; word processing with microcomputers; instructional uses and other applications; impacts on academia; and acquisition. (BC)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Geology
Grevstad, Eric – InCider, 1986
Creative uses of Apple II microcomputers in classrooms are described. Projects involved topics ranging across the curriculum, with many involving writing and most using AppleWorks software. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedSuder, Robert – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputers for grading, simulating laboratory experiments, data collection, and for communicating with students. Database systems, word processing, and an electronic spreadsheet program are also considered. Programing tips for several of these areas are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases
Download full textSchlenker, Richard M.; Yoshida, Sarah – 1989
This material describes a fossil-building activity using sea shells, chicken bones, and plaster for grade one through three students. Related process skills, vocabulary, computer principles, time requirements, and materials are listed. Two methods of building the fossils are discussed. After building the fossils, classes may be divided into pairs…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Paleontology
Schweitzer, Harriet – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a project in a New Jersey elementary school in which computers are being actively used in various facets of the curriculum. Provides recommendations on how to set up similar programs. Explains some of the uses of the word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities in instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Region X Adult Education Software Consortium, The Dalles, OR. – 1986
This buyer's guide is based upon more than 300 software reviews made by members of an educational consortium in Oregon, all of whom work with adult students. The guide represents the recommendations for a core program in adult basic education and is split into two parts: (1) an initial kit, which is designed for those who are just beginning to set…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Annotated Bibliographies
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
