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Direct linkFoote, Carolyn – School Library Journal, 2009
Nation. New. Common. Generation. These are among the most frequently used words spoken by President Barack Obama in his January 2009 inauguration speech as seen in a fascinating visual display called a Wordle. Educators, too, can harness the power of Wordle to enhance learning. Imagine providing students with a whole new perspective on…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Concept Mapping, Library Services, Use Studies
Brisco, Shonda – School Library Journal, 2006
One size does not fit all. For anyone who has ever tried to make something fit (especially when it won't), it's best to realize that the word "all" does not really mean "everyone." The same thing is true for subscription databases. While it might seem that all students in grades K-12 can benefit from the use of the database contents, in reality,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Databases, Social History, Online Systems
Notowitz, Carol I. – School Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of library software packages includes guidelines for library automation with microcomputers; criteria to aid in software selection; comparison of some features of available acquisitions, circulation and overdues software; references for software reviews; additional information on microsoftware; and a directory of producers and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Criteria
Gerhardt, Lillian N., Ed. – School Library Journal, 1987
Three articles include charts excerpted from "Pennsylvania Online: A Curriculum Guide for School Library Media Centers"; "Processing/Accessing Micro Software," in which Ruth Fitzgerald advocates integrating software into the card catalog; and "Microcomputer Software: A Sellers' Showcase to Physical Science Programs," in which Phyllis Levy Mandell…
Descriptors: Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Pine, Susan – School Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the necessity for providing access to microcomputers in elementary education and recommends 48 software titles that would be appropriate for public or school libraries. Considerations for librarians establishing a microcomputer software collection are discussed, and suggestions for choosing preschool programs as well as programs in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Del Vecchio, Stephen – School Library Journal, 1998
Provides an annotated bibliography of print atlases for pre-K through 12, general atlases for under and over $50, Facts on File loose-leaf map collections, and CD-ROM atlases. Lists the top atlases' best bets of print and CD-ROM, provides guidelines for selection, and argues that although print atlases are superior, a good CD-ROM atlas is useful…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Atlases, Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis
