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Downs, Judy R.; Linnehan, Paul J. – 1993
Two years ago the University of Tampa acquired the "BASIC SKILLS" software program developed by Computer Systems Research to help underprepared students bring their reading, writing, and mathematical skills up to college levels. Two studies were undertaken to determine the effectiveness of the software and to establish the most effective…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, English Instruction
van Gelder, Tim – 2001
Critical thinking is highly valued but difficult to teach effectively. The Reason! project at the University of Melbourne (Australia) has developed the Reason!Able software as part of a general method aimed at enhancing critical thinking skills. Students using Reason!Able appear to make dramatic gains. This paper describes: (1) the challenge…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware