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Graf, Nancy – Book Report, 1996
Examines the decision-making process of purchasing CD-ROMs for libraries. Evaluation criteria include hardware requirements, ease of installation, adequacy of documentation, user friendliness of displays, ease of searching, frequency of updates, downloading and printing capabilities, technical support, and vendor reputation. Identifies sources and…
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Downloading
Moore, Jack – Exceptional Parent, 1990
Ideas are presented for identifying, evaluating, and selecting instructional software for children with special needs. The article notes several library research tools as sources of information and lists specific questions to consider when evaluating software. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Disabilities
Landon, Bruce – 2002
This paper focuses on faculty use of a decision-making process for complex situations. The analysis part of the process describes and compares course management software focusing on: technical specifications, instructional design values,tools and features, ease of use, and standards compliance. The extensive comparisons provide faculty with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making
Sampson, James P., Jr.; And Others – 1994
The primary purpose of this study is to highlight similarities and differences among 17 computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems so that practitioners, CACG system developers, policy makers, and researchers may make informed decisions concerning such systems. The CACG systems in the analysis are: (1) Career Information System; (2) Career…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Information Systems, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Evaluation
Ho, Curtis – Kamehameha Journal of Education, 1995
When integrated appropriately into the curriculum, technology can support the achievement of specific learning outcomes. To help newcomers to technology, the paper lists professional journals, technology organizations, and quality software and multimedia catalogs and presents a list of strategies teachers can use to evaluate whether technology can…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
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Foster, Stuart J.; Hoge, John – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Reviews a list of seven Web sites that provide extensive information on software available from educational agencies or companies specializing in media products. Recommends 15 social studies software programs covering a variety of topics including the Mayan civilization, Abraham Lincoln, and the Vietnam War. (MJP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection