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Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Garry D. – Journal of Geological Education, 1984
The expanded use of microcomputers, including word processing, to improve productivity of geological educators and students is discussed. Topic areas examined include: computer development and academic use; word processing with microcomputers; instructional uses and other applications; impacts on academia; and acquisition. (BC)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Geology
Grevstad, Eric – InCider, 1986
Creative uses of Apple II microcomputers in classrooms are described. Projects involved topics ranging across the curriculum, with many involving writing and most using AppleWorks software. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedSuder, Robert – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputers for grading, simulating laboratory experiments, data collection, and for communicating with students. Database systems, word processing, and an electronic spreadsheet program are also considered. Programing tips for several of these areas are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1983
This report reviews Apple computer courseware in business education, library skills, mathematics, science, special education, and word processing based on the curricular requirements of Alberta, Canada. It provides detailed evaluations of 23 authorized titles in business education (2), mathematics (20), and science (1); 3 of the math titles are…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Ralph, Charles L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes a computer applications course developed for undergraduate biology students (primarily sophomores) to teach word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, graphing programs, telecommunications, and file transfer procedures. AppleWorks software is discussed, course content is explained, and the microcomputer laboratory is described.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Course Content
Peterson, Nils S.; Jungck, John R. – Academic Computing, 1988
Discusses the advantages of using content specific problem solving as a vehicle for undergraduate instruction in biology, and describes different software tools used to implement this model. The areas discussed include simulated laboratories, the construction of binary classification schemes using computer programs, and scientific writing using…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Higher Education
Educational Software Evaluation Consortium, Menlo Park, CA. – 1987
Developed to help educators locate computer software programs they may want to preview for students in K-12, this guide lists commercially available programs that have been favorably reviewed by members of the Educational Software Evaluation Consortium. Programs are listed alphabetically by title within curriculum areas: art; business education…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Programs and Evaluation Div. – 1988
The seventh in a series, this report reviews microcomputer software authorized by the Alberta (Canada) Department of Education from January 1987 through December 1987. This edition provides detailed evaluations of 23 authorized programs for teaching business education, mathematics, the sciences, language arts, music, problem solving, and French.…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Peer reviewedSwadener, Marc; Jarrett, Karen – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses the results of a survey on the usage of computers in secondary schools. Indicates that the majority of use was by computer classes; more staff development is needed for teachers of non-computer classes; and there is insufficient hardware and software available for non-computer classes. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Pierce, W. Lee; And Others – 1985
This document is a guide to an annotated bibliography of software for use with microcompuers in adult basic education (ABE) classes. Some materials also are suitable for use in General Educational Development (GED) classes. The directory contains software reviews in the following categories: tools (such as word processing, spreadsheets), computer…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Check Lists
