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Peer reviewedFord, Mary Jane; And Others – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1993
Compared the effects of using various computer software programs on the attending behavior of children with attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Found that the attention of ADHD children increased while they used software with a game format when animation was not excessive. Other factors affecting nonattending behaviors included the…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Comparative Analysis, Computer Games
Peer reviewedOughton, John M. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1995
Presents a curriculum unit designed for average sixth-grade students intended to engage them in problem-solving experiences and to teach them problem-solving strategies. The curriculum consists of 20 sessions in which students engage in various activities using the following software packages: The Adventures of Jasper Woodbury, Rescue at Boone's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
