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McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1989
This overview of the computer industry vendors that supply microcomputer hardware to educators for use in kindergarten through high school focuses on Apple, Tandy, Commodore, and IBM. The use of MS-DOS versus the operating system used in Apple computers is discussed, and pricing and service issues are raised. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Barbour, Andrew – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes Electronic Software Delivery System (ESDS), which allows teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District to access and preview software stored at a central location. Hardware used in the system is explained, and security of programs stored on the system is emphasized as the key to its success. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Reviews, Copyrights, Courseware
Bruder, Isabelle; Chaffin, Ellen – Electronic Learning, 1989
Discusses present and future developments in the educational software industry for elementary and secondary schools. Topics discussed include problems with making software work on a variety of hardware; planning future development; the widespread use of Apple computers; MS-DOS machines; computer networks; and multimedia. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Educational Trends
Gold, Rebecca – MultiMedia Schools, 1999
Describes how the Lawrence Township Public Schools (Lawrenceville, NJ) passed a technology referendum that provided money for classroom computers, networks, and software. Explains how teachers were first provided with laptop computers to allow for teacher training that ensured the success of the classroom technology. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Educational Finance
Cowles, Jim – Media and Methods, 1989
Discusses ways to provide good computer laboratory facilities for elementary and secondary schools. Topics discussed include establishing the computer lab and selecting hardware; types of software; physical layout of the room; printers; networking possibilities; considerations relating to the physical environment; and scheduling methods. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Printers, Courseware
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1998
The second session of IT@EDU98 consisted of four papers on multimedia and was chaired by Luu Tien Hiep (Lotus College, Vietnam). "Multimedia Education" (Tran Van Hao, Ngo Huy Hoang) describes "Multimedia Education v. 1.0," an educational software program for elementary school children that uses games to teach counting,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Technology

Moore, John – TechTrends, 2001
Explains South Dakota's Connecting the Schools project that distributed hardware and software for K-12 schools, as well as provided training; developed the Digital Dakota Network (DDN), a high-speed statewide telecommunications network that provides data and video services to educational and governmental communities and helps with network design;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Courseware
Rucker, Chauncy N.; And Others – 1985
The Connecticut Special Education Network for Software Evaluation is intended to help special educators learn about effective software. The network has developed a software evaluation model and instrument which solicits both descriptive and evaluative information on special education courseware. A needs assessment performed in the state in 1983…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1988
Reviews the availability and use of educational software in elementary and secondary education. Topics discussed include the slow growth of software purchased by schools, programs that support the curriculum, word processing, tutorials, and trends toward networking and MS-DOS compatible software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Curriculum Enrichment
Colvin, Linda B. – Computing Teacher, 1989
Describes trends in educational software design in the United States for elementary and secondary education. Highlights include user-friendly software; learner control; interfacing the computer with other media, including television, telecommunications networks, and optical disk technology; microworlds; graphics; word processing; database…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Courseware

Johnson, D. LaMont; Maddux, Cleborne D. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Argues that educational computing is a discipline and discusses issues that need to be addressed in this discipline, including similarities with experimental psychology; networks and integrated learning systems; problem-solving software versus domain-specific software; computer labs versus classroom integration; software quality; computer equity;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. – 1988
This is a report on the status of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) networked systems utilizing microcomputer technology at the end of the 1987-88 school year, the first year of CAI network implementation in the public schools of Hawaii. Data for the study were collected via: site visitations to 12 of the 19 networked CAI schools; interviews;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1989
Identifies and discusses 10 overly optimistic claims for the use of computers in the classroom, and makes recommendations concerning each claim. Highlights include computer labs versus curriculum integration; the development of hardware versus software; the values of computer literacy; computer networking; computer education training; the use of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Ruben, Barbara – Environmental Action, 1994
Reviews a number of interactive environmental computer education networks and software packages. Computer networks include National Geographic Kids Network, Global Lab, and Global Rivers Environmental Education Network. Computer software involve environmental decision making, simulation games, tropical rainforests, the ocean, the greenhouse…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
EPIEgram: The Newsletter of Systemic Change, 1993
The EPIEgram newsletter contains information about educational materials and technology for elementary secondary education. In addition to the continuing feature, "The Educational Software Selector" (TESS), the nine issues contain articles on evaluating educational technology; school reform; publishing; multimedia; hypermedia; the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Educational Change
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