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Pjanic, Karmelita; Hamzabegovic, Jasna – Practice and Theory in Systems of Education, 2016
In the era of information technology and general digitization of society, invasion of every kind of software is evident. No matter how laudable is the existence and development of educational software, taking into account its role, its quality and whether it achieves the desired goal is very important. In addition to programming experts it is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Software Evaluation
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Tang, Stephen; Hanneghan, Martin – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
Game-based learning harnesses the advantages of computer games technology to create a fun, motivating and interactive virtual learning environment that promotes problem-based experiential learning. Such an approach is advocated by many commentators to provide an enhanced learning experience than those based on traditional didactic methods.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education
Crowe, Suzy; Penney, Elaine – 1995
This book is the first volume in the "Kids and Computers" series, a series of books designed to help adults easily use high-quality, developmentally appropriate software with children. After reviewing the basics of selected software packages (how to start the program, stop the program, move around, and use special keys) several ideas and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Reviews children's software packages: (1) "Fun 'N Games"--nonviolent games and activities; (2) "Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo"--matching, logic games, and animal facts; (3) "Big Job"--12 logic games with video from job sites; (4) "JumpStart First Grade"--15 activities introducing typical school lessons; and (5) "Read, Write, & Type!"--progressively…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Healy, Jane M. – 1998
As the federal government provides funding to wire classrooms to the Internet, software companies market educational programs even for preschoolers, and school administrators cut funding in other areas to make room for new computers, it is time to examine the impact of computer use on children. Presented in three parts, this book examines the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Brain, Child Development