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Wang, Na; Chen, Juanwen; Zhang, Jingyuan – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
This paper reports on the development of constructive EAP CALL courseware, and its integration into blended learning contexts, as a solution to the problems in EAP courses in Chinese universities. A case study of a defining skills package, developed for undergraduates at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), is used to…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Courseware
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Egan, Mike; Hengst, Randy – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2012
In collaboration with preservice elementary teachers and in-service kindergarten teachers, the authors engaged in small-scale, demand-side production of educational software focused on numeracy skills. That is, the authors built applications designed to address children's specific learning needs as they surfaced in the classroom and were…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Numeracy, Computer Software, Preservice Teachers
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Schulze, Mathias; Liebscher, Grit – CALICO Journal, 2010
The development of both the materials for an intermediate-level hybrid German writing course and the software in a virtual learning environment for the course may be viewed as activity systems. Viewing the individual components of each system as interrelated enables us to conceptualize the complexities of the development process, which goes well…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Material Development, Courseware, German
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Looi, C. -K.; Lim, K. -S. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
In the Singapore primary school Mathematics curriculum, students are taught the model method that uses bar diagrams to visualize the problem structure in a given word problem. When these students progress to secondary school, they learn the algebraic way of solving word problems. Studies (e.g. Ng et al.) have shown that poor bridging of students…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Intervention, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Cramer, Jerome – American School Board Journal, 1984
Outlines how the National Education Association's Educational Computer Service program for evaluation of educational software is run, and responds to critics of the program. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
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Kingman, James C. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Describes eight characteristics of good educational software. They are: (1) educational soundness; (2) ease of use; (3) "bullet" proofing (preventing a program from coming to a premature halt); (4) clear instructions; (5) appropriate language; (6) appropriate frame size; (7) motivation; and (8) evaluation. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Material Development
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Holden, Constance – Science, 1984
Examines issues related to educational computing. Indicates that although teachers and software makers say that home computers will transform schools, problems of equity and quality of courseware remain unresolved. Points out that 80 percent of educational programs have gone on the market with little or no research or testing. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Manera, Elizabeth – Action in Teacher Education, 1984
Teachers often have difficulty finding the time to develop or find quality software for classroom use. One solution to this problem is to have advanced microcomputer students produce software. Suggestions for teachers to use in implementing microcomputers into the classroom are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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Moore, John W.; Moore, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses topics and issues related to (1) international impact of microcomputers; (2) minimum guidelines for software development; (3) achieving minimum standards; and (4) accomplishments in the areas of introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. Challenges for the future are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Mace, Scott – InfoWorld, 1984
Discusses trends in science software for home and educational use. Examples of software on various science topics are provided, including packages which revolve around such television shows as "Nova" and "Voyage of the Mimi" and those produced by the Human Engineering Software. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science
Interuniversity Communications Council (EDUCOM), Princeton, NJ. – 1989
Designed to encourage community college faculty to examine the opportunities and responsibilities for educational software development and use, this booklet offers an overview of the steps involved in developing quality software. After reviewing some of the innovative uses of software in education, the booklet focuses on the readers' goals for…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Software, Courseware, Learning Modules
Perkey, Nadine; Smith, Shirley C. – 1985
Two papers describe the roles of the Software Development Group (SDG) and the Software Review Center (SRC) at Drexel University. The first paper covers the primary role of the SDG, which is designed to assist Drexel faculty with the technical design and programming of courseware for the Apple Macintosh microcomputer; the relationship of the SDG…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Copyrights, Courseware
Farmer, Lesley S. J. – 2002
What are research-based, pedagogically sound ways to use Web-packaged courseware to impact student learning? This paper deals with these issues, and provides seven different, pedagogically sound ways to use such software in support of higher education. The paper first outlines several features that are common to most courseware products: one-stop…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Osgood, Donna – BYTE, 1987
Reviews the use of microcomputers by students and faculty at Reed College, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon, Drexel University, and Brown University. Types of computers provided and software developed on each campus are described, and a business developed to promote the distribution of software between colleges--the Academic Courseware…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Colleges, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Tinker, Robert F. – 1984
This study analyzed the extent to which oppportunities created by computer technology addresses the needs in school science and mathematics instruction and determined what the appropriate microcomputer responses might be to those needs. Information was gathered by obtaining descriptions of most available software; reviewing published software…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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