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| Teaching PreK-8 | 6 |
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| Allen, Denise | 5 |
| Lindroth, Linda K. | 1 |
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Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Recommends software to help teachers plan curriculum in the areas of comprehensive language arts ("Cornerstone"); writing and information ("Keroppi Day Hopper"); creative writing and imagination ("Imagination Express"); reading ("Jo-Jo's Reading Circus"); math ("Careers in Math: From Architects to Astronauts") and nature ("Eyewitness"). Provides…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1994
Reviews five computer programs and compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM) products designed to improve students' reading and problem-solving skills: (1) "Reading Realities" (Teacher Support Software); (2) "Kid Rhymes" (Creative Pursuits); (3) "First-Start Biographies" (Troll Associates); (4) "My Silly CD of ABCs" (Discis Classroom Editions); and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Features reviews of four computer games for use with intermediate and upper grade students, three on geography (Travelrama USA, Crosscountry USA, My America) and one on history (Vital Links). Comments include strengths of each activity, related multimedia activities and resources, and links to literature. Also reviews "Educator's Internet…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Reviews three geography and history CD-ROMs: "GeoSafari Platinum Edition," a multimedia game on history, geography, and science; "Destination: Time Trip USA," which allows students to create an interactive electronic book while exploring a fictional town; and "SkyTrip America," with which students fly across America, reviewing maps, time lines,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Reviews two software packages: "Teacher's Toolbox," a classroom management package that includes student database construction, seat assignment, and grade recording; "PrintPaks," a package of four multimedia craft kits for students. Also reviews "Prevent Violence with Groark," a set of five videos addressing anger…
Descriptors: Anger, Bias, Bullying, Classroom Design
Lindroth, Linda K. – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Uses Presidential and House of Representatives elections as basis for year-long curriculum focus on civics education, integrating print material, software, and the Internet. Describes classroom activities, Internet sites, and software described for four major areas: (1) campaigning for office; (2) moving into a new home; (3) reporting for work;…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
