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Chrisman, Gerald J. – Media and Methods, 1992
Outlines seven factors that should be considered in the selection of an integrated learning system (ILS): the vendor's educational philosophy; provision of courseware updates; courseware offerings, management systems, customization, and online tools; availability and cost of maintenance support; reasonable terms of procurement; the personnel and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Costs, Educational Planning
O'Brien, Dennis – Media and Methods, 1990
Explains site licensing, which grants certain microcomputer software rights to a school or district for a fee. Differences of rights among vendors are discussed, the impact of networking on-site licensing is described, and examples of the benefits of site licensing in public school districts are given. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs
Thomas, Jackie; Turner, Philip M. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes the use of computer networks and integrated learning systems (ILS) in education. File servers are explained; operating system software is discussed; hardware differences between local area networks (LANS) and integrated learning systems are described; criteria for purchasing ILS are presented; and initial costs are mentioned. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Parmigiani, Rosemary – Media and Methods, 1991
Describes the writing center funded for the Bristol (Pennsylvania) High School when the school district adopted writing across the curriculum. Examples of ways in which the center is used and both student and teacher reactions to these activities are given. Information on six desktop publishing programs is provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing, Educational Change
Rowe, Mary Budd; McLeod, Richard – Media and Methods, 1988
Discussion of the use of new technologies in science instruction focuses on the medium of CD ROM. Topics discussed include database retrieval; simulations and laboratory experiments; videodisks; hypertext; and software and interfaces for laboratory experiments. A list of math and science resources is provided. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Databases
Civale, Cosmo M., Jr. – Media and Methods, 1991
Discusses the use of computer networks and software in libraries and/or classrooms. Benefits for students and teachers are described, including improved communication between students and between students and teachers; guidelines for selecting hardware are suggested, including workstations and printers; and planning considerations are discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Printers, Computer Software
Louie, Ray; And Others – Media and Methods, 1991
Describes the use of interactive videodiscs in middle schools and high schools for science and math instruction. Topics discussed include establishing multimedia workstations; positive student attitudes; combining computer software and videodiscs; decreases in failure rates; positive motivation; pacing for individual needs; and effective time…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Interactive Video
