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Johnson, William E. – 1986
To help teachers cope with the proliferation of software and software sources, a number of resources are available to aid in the evaluation and selection of educational software. For instance, both the "Educator's Handbook and Software Directory" and "Swift's Directory of Educational Software, Apple II Edition" provide listings…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Directories, Elementary Secondary Education

Lancy, David F. – OCSS Review, 1990
Contends that microcomputers were introduced into the social studies classrooms to teach higher order thinking skills. Maintains that computers can aid in teaching both process and content. Reviews new computer software programs and points out each programs' educational objectives and problems. Contends microcomputers are an invaluable tool of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Nichols, Patsy – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Asserts that educators should help students to make the transition to the real world of desktop publishing (DTP) as smooth as possible by presenting DTP concepts in the classroom. Offers seven principles of page design and a classroom exercise on DTP. Reviews several word processing programs that include DTP functions. (PRA)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Desktop Publishing, Electronic Publishing
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1993
Describes a variety of software programs appropriate for whole-language learning. The software allows elementary students to make picture books and create posters, banners, greeting cards, puzzles, and minimovies and to do group writing activities. Also included is information on resources and computer reading packages. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Gerhardt, Lillian N., Ed. – School Library Journal, 1987
Three articles include charts excerpted from "Pennsylvania Online: A Curriculum Guide for School Library Media Centers"; "Processing/Accessing Micro Software," in which Ruth Fitzgerald advocates integrating software into the card catalog; and "Microcomputer Software: A Sellers' Showcase to Physical Science Programs," in which Phyllis Levy Mandell…
Descriptors: Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Dodge, June; Dodge, Bernie – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes readiness activities which introduce telecommunications skills into the classroom. Computer activities and programs that simulate message writing and data retrieval are highlighted, and writing exercises that do not require computers are also included. Specific instructions are given for PFS readiness, a program which simulates an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Lounge, Joseph P.; And Others – 1987
This book contains three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available math…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
1988
This resource guide lists 47 computer software and 29 instructional video programs recommended for use in grades K through 12 to help teachers achieve the learning objectives set forth by their school districts and the State of California. Programs are organized in six curriculum areas: foreign language, history-social science, language arts,…
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Lounge, Joseph P.; And Others – 1986
This book is organized in three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews