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Tessmer, Kathleen M. – 1984
This survey of the literature provides a review and synthesis of research findings and current thought on the use of microcomputers by school children. Modes of learning and taxonomies of learning are described, and the results of recent surveys indicating the number of computers in schools and the amount of access by students are reported.…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware
Hubert, Henry A. – 1985
Designed to condense the material in a wide range of articles about computers and composition, this bibliographical review on computer use in composition is preceded by brief discussions of current pedagogical theory on composition instruction and of the directions in which computing in composition appear to be developing. The reviews contain…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Weaver, Dave; Pollard, Jim – 1989
These three volumes list and describe a total of 65 new educational software products. The lists are the result of February and September 1988 polls of 10 computer coordinators from large educational software preview centers and evaluation agencies, who were asked to identify new products they had seen which, in their professional opinion, were…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Monrovia Unified School District, CA. – 1984
Guidelines for purchasing computers and for curriculum planning are offered as a beginning for educators interested in computers. The first section includes eight steps to take in planning for a computer, a chart of a microcomputer infusion model, an article on rating the microcomputers, and guides to understanding the rating factors and computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Feil, Connie; Lovely, Gail – Instructor, 1995
Presents two articles: "Your In-Class Communication Center" and "New Software Programs." The first suggests three ways for teachers to use their word processing program to generate standard forms, produce a class newsletter, and create a homework checklist for each student. The second presents information on software programs (grade level, focus,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
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Ellsworth, Nancy J.; Hedley, Carolyn N. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
The article reviews word processing software and software to build keyboarding skills, as used with students needing to improve their mastery of the writing process. Criteria for selection of word processing programs are discussed and specific word processing programs are compared. Instructional suggestions are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1983
This report reviews Apple computer courseware in business education, library skills, mathematics, science, special education, and word processing based on the curricular requirements of Alberta, Canada. It provides detailed evaluations of 23 authorized titles in business education (2), mathematics (20), and science (1); 3 of the math titles are…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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
O'Neal, Betty – Media and Methods, 1992
Describes microcomputer-based hardware, software, and adaptive devices that are available to help disabled students based on experiences in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Highlights include speech synthesizers; devices for computer monitors that bypass the need to use a keyboard; switches sensitive to light, movement, and air; and word…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Disabilities
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. – 1990
This curriculum guide is designed to assist teachers and supervisors in introducing middle and high school students to the MS DOS computer and its functional application software in word processing, database management, and spreadsheet analysis. The guide begins by introducing students to computers: when and how they are used, hardware and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
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
McNally, Lynn; Etchison, Cindy – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2000
Discussion of how to develop curriculum that successfully integrates technology into elementary and secondary school classrooms focuses on solutions for school and classroom management tasks. Highlights include Web-based solutions; student activities; word processing; desktop publishing; draw and paint programs; spreadsheets; and database…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Educational Software Evaluation Consortium, Menlo Park, CA. – 1987
Developed to help educators locate computer software programs they may want to preview for students in K-12, this guide lists commercially available programs that have been favorably reviewed by members of the Educational Software Evaluation Consortium. Programs are listed alphabetically by title within curriculum areas: art; business education…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Wresch, William – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discussion of programs for analyzing the writing of students using word processors focuses on six categories of available software that can help to improve students' writing skills: error checkers, reformatters, audience awareness programs (including reader's needs and readability formulas), student conferencing utilities, grading utilities, and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Editing
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1987
The sixth in a series, this report reviews microcomputer courseware authorized by the Alberta Department of Education from April 1986 through December 1986. (Although earlier publications in this series were cumulative, this edition and the fifth edition contain only new or revised reports.) This edition provides detailed evaluations of 39…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
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