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Buckleitner, Warren – 1993
This guide is designed to help teachers and parents evaluate and choose computer software for young children in their classrooms or homes. Chapter one of the guide contains software purchasing tips and criteria, along with descriptions of programs receiving the High/Scope Early Childhood Software Award of Excellence. Chapter two contains a guide…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedHaas, Mary E. – Social Education, 1993
Describes an interactive problem-solving videodisc program designed for the middle schools. Explains the interdisciplinary nature of the program that includes information from astronomy, geology, history, and meteorology. Contends that the product is an excellent example of well-designed educational software. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1991
An important goal of the Educational Information Exchange (EIE) of Alberta Education is to provide leadership in promoting school student record automation. This document presents a mechanism for the review, evaluation, and recommendation of school-based student records software for the EIE. The report provides an overview of the initiative to…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Strommen, Erik – 1994
An evaluation of a CD-ROM multimedia component of a first grade science curriculum, the IBM/CTW "Through the Woods," is presented. The presentation offers hands-on activities related to forest ecology, such as virtual nature walks. Children participating in the study (n=95) displayed ability to use the technology, a high degree of affect…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Jenkins, Doug – MultiMedia Schools, 1996
High school physics offers opportunities to use problem solving and lab practices as well as cement skills in research, technical writing, and software applications. Describes and evaluates computer software enhancing the high school physics curriculum including spreadsheets for laboratory data, all-in-one simulators, projectile motion simulators,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedPorter, Priscilla; Trimble, Kim – Social Studies Review, 1993
Maintains that, although exciting computer programs are available for U.S. history, not all of them support the curriculum of the California History-Social Science Framework. Focuses on computer software programs that target problem solving, decision making, and tool-based programs that support the California curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviews three computer software: (1) "Elastic Lines: The Electronic Geoboard" on elementary geometry; (2) "Wildlife Adventures: Whales" on environmental science; and (3) "What Do You Do with a Broken Calculator?" on computation and problem solving. Summarizes the descriptions, strengths and weaknesses, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
