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Peer reviewedHaugland, Susan W. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1997
A two-year, follow-up teacher survey to a 1993 study was conducted in 1994-95 to learn how changes in hardware and software markets have changed computer use in early childhood classrooms. Assessed what teachers viewed as important software characteristics, software market perceptions, and future software market directions. Found shifts in kinds…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedOuyang, Ronghua; Shirey, Ruth – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Provides an annotated bibliography of up-to-date information on computer technology for geographic education in elementary schools. Suggests that, if teachers are made aware of the available resources of sophisticated computer technology, they will be better able to face the challenges in geography education. (AA)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedRobertson, Jenifer Wals – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Addresses usability issues pertaining to the purpose of educational software, followed by suggestions for ways in which educational software can meet the language, physical, social, and cognitive needs of children. Guidelines and recommendations are provided for adapting usability engineering and testing procedures to educational software to…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
