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Gray, Lucinda; Lewis, Laurie – National Center for Education Statistics, 2021
This summary presents selected findings to the full report "Use of Educational Technology for Instruction in Public Schools: 2019-20. Fast Response Survey System. First Look. NCES 2021-017" (ED615754). The full report is based on the public school survey "Use of Educational Technology for Instruction." The survey was conducted…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, School Surveys, Public Schools
Fields, Thomas A. – Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 1984
The paper describes the decision process in the determination of software purchase for the professional's use of the microcomputer. Consideration to ensure that the software purchased will be a success, which software will be needed, and options that will facilitate the location and evaluation of software are discussed. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Media Selection
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Hummel, Jeffrey W.; Senf, Gerald M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The process of evaluating computer software is discussed, and a procedure is described which focuses upon ease of use, program content, instructional design and kind of incentive, value conflicts, input/output capacity, teacher management options, built-in authoring systems, and special learning needs. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kettler, Karen – American Annals of the Deaf, 1985
Factors involved in deciding about commercial software for classroom use include the instructional, content, and technical characteristics of the software package. The importance of previewing software and the use of software with students as a part of the evaluation process are also to be discussed. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Hearing Impairments
Ostertag, B. A. – 1985
Suggestions are offered regarding the use and selection of software with LD (learning disabled) students. The scarcity of appropriate software for the population is pointed out and a hybrid selection scale based upon several existing scales is described. It is noted that the major reason for rejecting software is the high readability skill…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Computing Teacher, 1985
Reprinted from "The Computing Teacher," this document contains software reviews for 23 computer programs that educators could use in the classroom or for administrative purposes. Each review describes the program by listing the program title, subject, producer, grade level (if applicable), hardware required, cost, and reviewer's name and…
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Material Evaluation
Learning, 1985
This annotated bibliography lists 25 educational software programs that were recently judged winners by "Learning" magazine. Offered to provide guidance to practitioners in program selection, the listing includes programs in reading/language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, problem solving, and creative arts. (DG)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Smith, Patricia L.; Tompkins, Gail E. – Academic Therapy, 1984
Ten teacher guidelines for selecting computer software programs for learning disabled students are outlined. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Christie, Linda Gail – InCider, 1985
Presents some rules of thumb for parents and teachers who are developing software libraries. Includes comments on drill and practice software, programs (simulations and adventure games) that teach thinking/problem-solving skills, and programs that foster creativity. Also includes list of resources for selecting software. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Creativity, Drills (Practice)
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Shanahan, Dolores; Ryan, Alice W. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1984
A software guide was developed to help special education classroom teachers evaluate educational technology. The manual's format includes a program matrix and color coded subject sections as well as spaces for reviewer feedback. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Shaw, Carla Cooper – 1986
Citing several reasons why computers offer the potential to enhance instruction, this paper suggests that the teaching of thinking skills should be integrated into various subject areas by using software programs that involve the use of the skills required in the particular subject area. To illustrate this matching strategy, three software…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Hummel, Jeffrey W.; Degnan, Sarah C. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
Educators interested in applying technology to individualized educational program (IEP) development for handicapped children need to first, understand and explicitly state the local context in which IEP development occurs and then weigh the options in relation to criteria specifying ease of use, data features, program capabilities, and costs.…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Disabilities, Educational Technology
Taymans, Juliana; Malouf, David – Pointer, 1984
The current shortage of computer assisted instruction in special education is examined and recommendations are made for teacher-developed software. Suggestions regarding software selection and use address learning characteristics (such as spelling and motor problems and memory deficits) and motivational characteristics. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Disabilities
Hedbring, Charles – Australian Journal of Human Communication Disorders, 1987
The article presents a software evaluation checklist developed by a teaching-research laboratory for severely handicapped students in New York City. In an introductory section, the use of laptop microcomputers in helping handicapped learners acquire, maintain, and generalize functional skills is described as the fifth ingredient of an integrated…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Elting, Susan; Eisenbarth, Janet – 1986
The process of selecting software for use with exceptional students focuses on two major issues: (1) how computers are to be used in the instructional process, and (2) whether the product selected is consistent with curricular goals. The content of instruction is shaped by its purpose: drill and practice; teaching new skills, concepts, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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