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Download full textSchwartz, Helen J. – 1986
Computer use in the English classroom has the potential to help students enjoy and integrate their learning of writing and reading of literature in new ways. This new relationship between the student and machine-readable text can be thought of in terms of Alvin Toffler's theory of the "prosumer," a person who uses Information Age…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Choate, Jonathan – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Discusses the use of the symbolic manipulator which helps students solve equations one step at a time. Recommends features to look for in algebra tools. Compares 14 programs on general, graphic, numeric, and symbolic manipulation and provides short reviews of each. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedBatt, Russell H., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two chemistry computer programs: (1) "Eureka: A Chemistry Problem Solver" (problem files may be written by the instructor, MS-DOS 2.0, IBM with 384K); and (2) "PC-File+" (database management, IBM with 416K and two floppy drives). (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1989
"Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry" contains reviewed and classroom tested Lotus 1-2-3 and SuperCalc IV templates and handouts designed for use in physical chemistry courses. The 21 templates keyed to Atkins' physical chemistry textbook, the 7 numerical methods templates, and the 10 simulation templates are discussed. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedSmith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews the Apple II program "Area and Volume" which investigates the areas and volumes of polygonal regions, circles, and solids for grades 6-12. Provides information updates on three programs: True BASIC 2.0, Turbo BASIC 1.0, and Microsoft QuickBASIC 3.0. (MVL)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedChau, F. T.; Chik, Andy S. W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses a software package that allows the user to solve mathematical problems, analyze data, plot graphs, and to examine mathematical models. Presents the attributes of the program and the available mathematical functions. Provides an example of pH calculations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Three computer programs for the Apple II family are reviewed: (1) "Super Vocab Machine"--vocabulary self-tutorial; (2) "Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures: A Matter of Mystery"--database for the elements; and (3) "That's Life: Human Body Exploration"--information about the human body. (MVL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry
Gueble, Ed, Ed. – Adult Literacy and Technology Newsletter, 1989
This document consists of four issues of a newsletter focused on the spectrum of technology use in literacy instruction. The first issue contains the following articles: "Five 'Big' Systems and One 'Little' Option" (Weisberg); "Computer Use Patterns at Blackfeet Community College" (Hill); "Software Review: Educational Activities' Science Series"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Oriented Programs
