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Resources of CAI Software Packages for Geography Education in Elementary Schools.
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Ouyang, 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
Usability and Children's Software: A User-Centered Design Methodology.
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Robertson, 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
"Test Driving" CARS: Addressing the Issues in the Evaluation of Computer-Assisted Reading Software.
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Lewin, Cathy – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1997
Examines contributions of computer-assisted reading software (CARS) to current teaching practice. Presented framework for evaluating the technical and pedagogic characteristics of CARS. Described case study using proposed framework to evaluate the use of talking books software in British schools. Cognitive and affective benefits are identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
An Exploratory Study of How Pre-Kindergarten Children Use the Interactive Multimedia Technology: Implications for Multimedia Software Design.
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Liu, Min – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1996
Explored responses to interactive multimedia by 3- to 5-year-olds through examination of verbal and facial expressions, use of mouse, body movement, attitudes toward multimedia, and teacher comments. Found great interest in using the technology and little difficulty in adjusting to developmentally appropriate materials, which has implications for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Influences of Gender and Open-Ended Software on First Graders' Collaborative Composing Activities on Computers.
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Nicholson, Julie; Gelpi, Adrienne; Sulzby, Elizabeth; Young, Shannon – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1998
Used ethnographic methods to examine, over six months, the relationship between gender and open-ended computer software use to compose stories for 36 first graders. Found that females in mixed-gender groups were more likely to have their competence or work laughed at or criticized than when working alone or in all-female groups. Females used…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation
Technology Integration and Thematic Instruction in a School/University Partnership.
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McCraw, Phyllis A.; And Others – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1995
Examines teaching styles, technology use, and implementation of thematic units among preservice and practicing teachers. Findings indicated that teachers' instructional styles influenced the ways computer technology and thematic instruction were implemented. Suggests that successful integration of technology and thematic instruction requires…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Hypermedia Pre-Reading Lessons: Learner-Centered Software for Kindergarten.
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Boone, Randall; And Others – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1996
A three-year study investigated two areas of inquiry in the field of special education: (1) maintaining students with disabilities within general education kindergarten environment; and (2) impact of hypermedia software technology on the learning of kindergarten students. Results suggest that hypermedia pre-reading materials hold significant…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education