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Knight, P.; Timmins, G. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1986
Discusses advantages and limitations of database software in meeting the educational objectives of history instruction; reviews five currently available computer programs (FACTFILE, QUEST, QUARRY BANK 1851, Census Analysis, and Beta Base); highlights major considerations that arise in designing such programs; and describes their classroom use.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum, Database Management Systems

Spavold, J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Describes study of 9- to 11-year-olds conducted in Great Britain that was designed to analyze the means by which elementary school children familiarized themselves with a large database. Types of error and frequency of occurrence are examined, query formulation is discussed, and the importance of keyboard skills is addressed. (nine references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Database Management Systems, Databases, Elementary Education

Smart, L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1988
Describes how the database software QUEST was used with 10- to 11-year-old students in London by utilizing a multidisciplinary, project-based approach. The collection, collation, and interpretation of data are emphasized, and areas of educational development that benefited are discussed, including language, self responsibility, and hypothesis…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Database Management Systems