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| ELECTRONIC Learning | 6 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reference Materials -… | 2 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
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ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Contains a check list to aid teachers in evaluating software used in computer-assisted instruction on microcomputers. The evaluation form contains three sections: program description, program evaluation, and overall evaluation. A brief description of a software evaluation program in use at the Granite School District in Utah is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Neumann, Robert – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Discusses the selection and purchase of computer software for use in educational settings. Evaluative criteria such as software reviews, publisher reputation, evidence of field-testing, and publishing company attitude toward previewing and software backup are examined. A chart of the purchasing policies of 29 publishing companies is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Ragan, Andrew – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Outlines processes by which the Florida Department of Education, as a result of official state policy, provides services to computer-using educators in public schools in such areas as courseware selection and evaluation, distribution of computing materials, inservice training, programing planning and development, hardware selection and purchase,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Lias, Edward J. – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Proposes six universals of computing in education--word processing, problem solving with the BASIC language, databases, network data banks, electronic spreadsheets, and statistical calculation systems--which could be applied to almost any microcomputer with a disk drive, printing device, BASIC, and appropriate software packages. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
ELECTRONIC Learning, 1982
Lists 93 computer software programs favored by educators for use in school administration or computer-assisted instruction in the areas of mathematics, social studies, and English. The information was compiled from a questionnaire sent to 2,000 teachers and administrators. Ordering information and some comments on program use are included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Administration
Lathrop, Ann; May, Curtis – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Examines how school libraries are using the microcomputer as educational media (computer-assisted instruction, educational games) and library management tools (database management systems and word processing). Four innovative programs in Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, and Oregon are profiled. Additional resources on microcomputer applications and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
