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| Classroom Computer Learning | 7 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 5 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Computer Programs | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 6 |
| Teachers | 1 |
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Wheeler, Fay – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Discusses the use of computerized databases in instructional settings. Provides examples of how such instructional databases could be accessed directly by students. Lists some commercially available databases, distinguishing between their type, computer compatability, price, grade level, and their general searching abilities. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Database Management Systems
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses some of the attributes of effective tutorial software programs. Describes four science programs that focus on the physical and earth sciences, and highlights some of their features that are proposed as features of high-quality educational software. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides reviews of three software packages including "MusicShapes,""For Comment," and "Colortrope," which were developed for music, writing, and science, respectively. Includes information on grade levels, publishers, hardware needed, and cost. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science
Holzberg, Carol S.; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews five Apple II computer programs: (1) The Research Companion: Supreme Court Decisions, grades 9-12; (2) Rebus Writer--vocabulary, problem solving, wordplay, grades 3-12; (3) Playing with Science: Temperature--MBL for grades K-7; (4) Exploring Science: Temperature--MBL for grades 6-12; and (5) ShowOff--graphics, desktop presentations for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Reviews several computer software programs appropriate for educational use. Includes reviews of a graphic environmental operating system, a writers workshop, an exploration of an artificial intelligence program, and a microcomputer based laboratory (MBL) package. Provides information on hardware, grade level, purchasing, and strengths and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
Troutner, Joanne – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses three programs where mirocomputers were added to the classroom to introduce technology and aid in instruction. Presents a high school chemistry class with a modem hookup to Purdue University, an elementary facility to track students by mastery, and a project where fourth graders each received a computer for home. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides descriptions of 44 award-winning computer software packages that are designed to be used in areas such as science, mathematics, computer literacy, creative arts, language arts, social studies, computer tools, and graphics. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
