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Marshall, James; Hillman, Marguerite – 2000
Increases in the availability of technology, the range of content software, and curriculum via the Internet have placed countless options in the hands of teachers. Similarly, increasing accountability has placed added pressure on teachers to meet stated objectives and ensure student performance. How can teachers optimize available technologies and…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Machovec, George S., Ed. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1996
Describes the corporate origins, development, and unique features of three World Wide Web search tools. Open Text released LiveLink Search 64 in April 1996. Harvest indexes fewer sites than many competitors but offers powerful searching options. 2ASK is a service that provides links to over 100 Internet indexing tools and rates Web sites and…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Hypermedia, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Drabenstott, Karen M., Weller, Marjorie S. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1996
Analyzes data from two empirical studies of spelling errors made in online catalog searches. One study used transaction logs to categorize errors, while another gauged student responses to an experimental catalog that detected errors. Recommendations for improving online catalogs to assist users in spelling are discussed. Contains 10 tables and 3…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Data Analysis, Error Correction, Improvement

Mize, Charles D. – TechTrends, 1996
Presents basic facts and issues about using desktop video communication (DVC) in education. Discusses DVC's virtual "face-to-face" interaction; costs and quality of DVC software; the Internet Protocol (IP) address; types of Internet access; bandwidth; digital cameras; and the need for careful consideration and planning. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Costs

Catenazzi, Nadia; And Others – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1997
This study applied evaluation techniques to "Cesar" (a hypermedia learning environment for deaf children based on electronic stories) and "Hyper-Book" (an electronic book based on the paper book metaphor and designed to be part of an electronic library). It also identifies steps that can be used in evaluating electronic books…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Deafness, Educational Environment, Electronic Libraries

Abbas, Abderrahim; Al-Bastaki, Nader – Chemical Engineering Education, 2002
Describes three computer software programs implemented in the chemical engineering curriculum at the University of Bahrain and explains students' evaluations of the usefulness and effectiveness of the software packages. Programs include Control Station (CS), HYSYS, and MATHCAD. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education

MacKenzie, I. Scott – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1990
Discusses the concept of intelligence and the extent to which it is present in intelligent tutoring systems and intelligent computer-assisted instruction. Topics discussed include courseware evaluation; artificial intelligence; the degree of learner control; knowledge acquisition; fault tolerance; and feedback and self-evaluation. (23 references)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
Moore, Jack – Exceptional Parent, 1990
Ideas are presented for identifying, evaluating, and selecting instructional software for children with special needs. The article notes several library research tools as sources of information and lists specific questions to consider when evaluating software. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Disabilities

Golas, Katharine C. – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1994
Describes a methodology for estimating the time required to design, develop, and evaluate interactive courseware that was prepared for the Air Force. The original methodology is explained, based on degree of interactivity, use of media, instructional content, and presentation format; the evaluation study is described; and the revised methodology…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Content Analysis

Holden, Laura K.; And Others – American Journal of Audiology, 1995
Eight subjects participated in a comparison of the multipeak (MPEAK) and spectral peak (SPEAK) speech coding strategies of the Nucleus 22-channel cochlear implant system. Overall, speech recognition performance was significantly higher with the SPEAK strategy than with the MPEAK strategy on all speech tests. (Author)
Descriptors: Audiology, Cochlear Implants, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Software Evaluation

Fermanian, T. W.; Wehner, D. J. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1995
Describes a self-contained computer application constructed using the SuperCard development tool which introduces the characteristics of turfgrass species and their optimum environments. Evaluates students' gain in understanding turf species characteristics through this approach. (LZ)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Botany, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software

Auld, Lawrence W. S.; Pantelidis, Veronica S. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the Virtual Reality and Education Lab (VREL) established at East Carolina University to study the implications of virtual reality for elementary and secondary education. Highlights include virtual reality software evaluation; hardware evaluation; computer-based curriculum objectives which could use virtual reality; and keeping current…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Curriculum Development

Kohut, Gary F.; Gorman, Kevin J. – Journal of Business and Technical Communication, 1995
Compares the effectiveness of five grammar/style analysis software packages in analyzing business students' writing. States that the software exhibited differences in correctly identifying mechanical and style errors, avoiding misleading error messages, and providing remedial advice. Warns that no similar empirical tests have been done previously.…
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Editing
Lyman-Hager, Mary Ann – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A discussion of computer software evaluation for second-language instruction concludes that it is important to match the purpose of the software with the teacher's goals, have good instructions, receive clear and appropriate feedback, and promote productive interaction with the student. (11 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Intensive Language Courses

Kren, George M.; Christakes, George – History Microcomputer Review, 1991
Discusses "REFLEX," a software package for scheduling. Explores the program's applications in preparing a departmental class schedule. Explains that "REFLEX" includes a filter function and some attributes of a spreadsheet but lacks the ability to interact with other databases. Concludes that the program can make scheduling…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Database Management Systems