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Litchfield, Brenda C. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Outlines evaluation criteria that may be used to determine the usefulness of science education computer software. Factors to be considered are identified as the nature of the investigation, advantages of the program over a laboratory investigation, number and types of higher order thinking skills required, concepts related to inquiry, and the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Litchfield, Brenda C. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Provides the rationale and purpose underlying an evaluation of criteria form appropriate for inquiry-based science software or interactive multimedia programs. A copy of the form is included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education

Swan, Karen; Meskill, Carla – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
The National Center for Research on Literature Teaching and Learning's review of 45 commercial hypermedia literature applications from a response-based perspective suggests that applications currently available, though not supportive of response-based literature teaching and learning, indicate how such applications could be developed. Includes the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education
Valovich, Diane E. – 1996
This practicum provides solutions to private schools interested in creating a strategic plan for the integration of technology into all areas of the school program. In includes teacher participation and involvement in developing short and long term goals, ideas for developing continuing technology training for teachers, and a process for the…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Planning, Educational Technology
Far West Lab. for Educational Research and Development, San Francisco, CA. – 1991
This report, the sixth in a series of six, describes the evaluative activities carried out during Phase II of the California Educational Technology Assessment Program, and evaluates the partnership program between the California Department of Education (CDE) and seven software publishers. It is noted that this program was formed in 1986 in order…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
Willing, Kathlene R. – 1987
This field test report was completed for a producer of an educational computer software program. The program, designed to help students learn about Canadian history, is outlined. The program simulates the events and atmosphere of the years 1864-1873, formative years in Canada's history; the student user is cast in the role of a journalist on the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation