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McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1989
This overview of the computer industry vendors that supply microcomputer hardware to educators for use in kindergarten through high school focuses on Apple, Tandy, Commodore, and IBM. The use of MS-DOS versus the operating system used in Apple computers is discussed, and pricing and service issues are raised. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
McGinty, Tony – Electronic Learning, 1987
Provides an overview of the capabilities and potential educational applications of CD-ROM (compact disk read-only memory), artificial intelligence, and speech technology. Highlights include reference materials on CD-ROM; current developments in CD-I (compact disk interactive); synthesized and digital speech for microcomputers, including specific…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Reinhold, Fran – Electronic Learning, 1986
Description of features of integrated learning systems (ILS) compares minicomputer- and microcomputer-based systems; provides updated buyers' guide information on networked-microcomputer ILSs, ILS courseware, and minicomputer-based ILSs; and presents educators' opinions of these systems. (MBR)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Courseware
McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1988
Discussion of local area networks (LAN) includes use in elementary and secondary education and in higher education. Topics addressed include cost of software, instructional advantages, administrative considerations, effective use of computer labs, and computing capacity of microcomputer workstations. A list of LAN vendors and their products is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware, Educational Administration
Golomb, Barbara; Kellam-Scott, Barbara – Electronic Learning, 1984
Briefly outlines a four-point plan to help integrate microcomputers into foreign language curriculums and discusses two alternative ways to build a software library: use of authoring systems and creating in-house software that teachers can adapt for drill-and-practice and tutorials. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
D'Ignazio, Fred – Electronic Learning, 1992
Discusses issues involved with buying and using multimedia authoring programs. Six programs are compared: (1) MediaText, (2) HyperCard, (3) LinkWay Live!, (4) AmigaVision, (5) Director, and (6) Multimedia Desktop. Highlights include the use of multimedia in education, sequential versus hierarchical organization, price, system requirements, digital…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Bracey, Gerald W. – Electronic Learning, 1987
Briefly reviews current research on the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and microcomputers. The Hawthorne Effect and research results for elementary, secondary, and college level students are discussed, courseware requirements are described, and research studies showing positive and negative effects of CAI are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1988
Discusses educational applications of desktop publishing at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. Topics discussed include page design capabilities; hardware requirements; software; the production of school newsletters and newspapers; cost factors; writing improvement; university departmental publications; and college book publishing. A…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Printers, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware
Fleit, Linda H. – Electronic Learning, 1987
This discussion of the increasing use of computers in colleges and universities focuses on changes that are occurring as a result of such use. Highlights include library automation, the effects of microcomputers, the growth of networks, changes in software, budget considerations, administrative staffing patterns, and outlooks for the future. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Budgets, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Hill, Maggie – Electronic Learning, 1992
Discusses writing instruction in elementary and secondary schools. Writing reforms are suggested, including increasing time spent on writing and encouraging process writing; writing across the curriculum is discussed; the use of technology is considered; and sidebars give examples of writing improvement programs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
