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What Makes Educational Software Educational?

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Polonoli, Keith E. – 2000

This article is a primer for educators hoping to choose instructional software for their classrooms. The following four basic principles that all quality educational software has in common are discussed: (1) an adherence to learning theory, including behavioral and cognitive theory; (2) employment of gaming features; (3) culturally sensitive…

Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

On-line in the Classroom.

Wells, Janet R.; Burts, Diane C. – Dimensions, 1990

Describes the process of adding a computer program to a preschool curriculum for four-year-old children. Discussed are goals, hardware and software, the teacher's role, activities, problems, and future plans. (BB)

Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Problems, Developmentally Appropriate Practices