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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
Berger, Gertrude – 1988
The current state of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in kindergarten through grade 12 is discussed. Four formats for CAI--drill, practice, tutorial, and simulation--are defined, and a set of criteria for distinguishing between effective and ineffective CAI are described. Comparisons are made between human and computer tutors. In response to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
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Baird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Contains six abstracts of selected papers from the Fourth Annual Summer Computer Conference held in Eugene, Oregon. Topics reviewed include: teaching science process skills with software (three abstracts); computer use in middle school mathematics; computing and algebra; and artificial intelligence tutorial. (ML)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Uses in Education