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Ryba, Ken; Anderson, Bill – 1990
The purpose of this guide is to explain how to use computers to promote the development of effective learning and thinking skills. The emphasis in this discussion of computer assisted instruction is on the social side of learning rather than the technical aspects of using computers. Chapter titles are: (1) "A Strategies Approach to Effective…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Databases
Weaver, Dave; Pollard, Jim – 1989
These three volumes list and describe a total of 65 new educational software products. The lists are the result of February and September 1988 polls of 10 computer coordinators from large educational software preview centers and evaluation agencies, who were asked to identify new products they had seen which, in their professional opinion, were…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation

Bigelow, Bill – Language Arts, 1997
Presents a critical review of "The Oregon Trail" CD-ROMs. Argues that "The Oregon Trail" is sexist, racist, culturally insensitive, and contemptuous of the earth, imparting bad values and wrong history. Suggests questions teachers can ask before choosing to use these materials, and offers classroom activities to develop students' critical computer…
Descriptors: Bias, Computer Games, Computer Literacy, Computer Software

Mandell, Alan; Lucking, Robert – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes two expert programs including "One-Row NIM" and "TIC-TAC-TOE." Provides two programs written with BASIC and the explanations of the program. (YP)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Software

Caftori, Netiva – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Describes a study of middle school students' use of educational software that was conducted to determine whether it was being used as intended. Popular programs used by girls and by boys are described and compared, particularly "Oregon Trail," and use as entertainment instead of education is discussed. (Contains three references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Software Development

Bauza, Guillem Bou; Gelabert, Miquel Essomba – Educational Media International, 1995
A computer game was created to increase student awareness of major philosophical and ethical questions, and to teach them to analyze the history of humanity from a multicultural perspective. Discussion includes objectives, strategy, design, how pedagogical requirements are met, and initiating changes in attitudes. (AEF)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Courseware

Orwig, Gary; And Others – Educational Media International, 1993
Describes projects at the University of Central Florida to test new training technologies under controlled but realistic settings. Original plans for an "Experimental Prototyping Classroom" are discussed; and current developments in language training research, gaming technology, and virtual environments are described. (EAM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Courseware

Benne, Marcie R.; Baxter, Kathy K. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
This assessment of two computerized vocabulary games addressed three issues: (1) did undergraduate students' scores improve when they reviewed the meanings of words?; (2) did students improve their ability to determine the meaning of new words?; and (3) did students with low verbal skills demonstrate greater improvement than students with high…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Millians, David – Simulation & Gaming, 1999
Describes the age-related developmental issues that typically confront teachers and writers in developing and implementing educational simulation/games. Examines physical, personal and social, language, and cognitive factors. Discusses the steps taken in creating a 16-week simulation for 10- and 11-year olds. Provides a source list of games and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Computer Games, Computer Simulation

Banas, Ed Jr. – Inquiry, 1998
Describes the development of a course on public budgeting and finance, which integrated the use of SimCity Classic, a computer-simulation software, with traditional lecture, guest speakers, and collaborative-learning activities. Explains the rationale for the course design and discusses the results from the first semester of teaching the course.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Computer Games, Computer Simulation

Betz, Joseph A. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1996
Discusses the educational uses of computer games and simulations and describes a study conducted at the State University of New York College at Farmingdale that used the computer game "Sim City 2000." Highlights include whole systems learning, problem solving, student performance, nonparametric statistics, and treatment of experimental…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation

Kirsh, Steven J. – Childhood: A Global Journal of Child Research, 1998
Investigated the effects of playing violent versus non-violent video games on the interpretation of ambiguous provocation situation. Found that children playing a violent video game responded more negatively to three of six ambiguous provocation story questions than children playing the non-violent video game. Data suggest that playing violent…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aggression, Attribution Theory, Bias
Tüzün, Hakan; Arkun, Selay; Bayirtepe-Yagiz, Ezgi; Kurt, Funda; Yermeydan-Ugur, Benlihan – Journal of Educational Technology, 2008
In this study, researchers evaluated the usability of game environments for teaching and learning about mathematical functions. A 3-Dimensional multi-user computer game called as "Quest Atlantis" has been used, and an educational game about mathematical functions has been developed in parallel to the Quest Atlantis' technical and…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Program Evaluation, Instructional Effectiveness
Cornell, Richard; Bailey, Dan – 1996
Virtual Reality (VR) is a new medium which allows total stimulation of one's senses through human/computer interfaces. VR has applications in training simulators, nano-science, medicine, entertainment, electronic technology, and manufacturing. This paper focuses on some current and potential problems of virtual reality and virtual environments…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Cognitive Processes, Computer Games, Computer Interfaces
Kahn, Ken – 1995
This paper describes ToonTalk, a general-purpose concurrent programming system in which the source code is animated and the programming environment is a video game. The design objectives of ToonTalk were to create a self-teaching programming system for children that was also a very powerful and flexible programming tool. A keyboard can be used for…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Autoinstructional Aids, Children, Computer Games