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Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G.; Gerson, Charles W., Jr. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discusses hardware requirements, functions, and applications of five information processing and desktop publishing software packages for the Macintosh: HyperCard, PageMaker, Cricket Presents, Power Point, and Adobe illustrator. Benefits of these programs for schools are considered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
Peer reviewedPowers, David A. – Computers in the Schools, 1986
This discussion of the use of microcomputers by mentally handicapped learners focuses on software availability and selection. Criteria for evaluating software are given, including considerations of visual display, reading level, program design, drill and practice opportunities, positive reinforcement, format variety, graphics, instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
Peer reviewedMaddux, Cleborne D. – Computers in the Schools, 1984
Discussion of Logo use to teach children computer programing covers the educational theory behind Logo, how it differs from other programing languages, its educational promise, its graphics capabilities, Logo research, and different versions available. It is argued that educational computing will succeed only if it provides new ways of teaching.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Discovery Learning, Educational Theories
