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Big Memory Elegance: HyperCard Information Processing and Desktop Publishing.

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Bitter, Gary G.; Gerson, Charles W., Jr. – Computers in the Schools, 1991

Discusses hardware requirements, functions, and applications of five information processing and desktop publishing software packages for the Macintosh: HyperCard, PageMaker, Cricket Presents, Power Point, and Adobe illustrator. Benefits of these programs for schools are considered. (MES)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing

Evaluating Software for Use by Mentally Handicapped Learners.

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Powers, David A. – Computers in the Schools, 1986

This discussion of the use of microcomputers by mentally handicapped learners focuses on software availability and selection. Criteria for evaluating software are given, including considerations of visual display, reading level, program design, drill and practice opportunities, positive reinforcement, format variety, graphics, instructional…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Drills (Practice)

Computing and Information: Steering Student Learning.

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Hoelscher, Karen – Computers in the Schools, 1986

Describes the Minnesota Education Computing Corporation (MECC) Computing and Information Collection, a collection of software products for students in grades 4-12. These products are designed to support individual course content objectives and introduce and practice information literacy skills. Curriculum applications in language arts,…

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Database Management Systems