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Hohmann, Charles – 1990
Based on the assumption that young children can benefit from a careful, developmentally appropriate introduction to computers, this guide for early childhood teachers and parents is designed to help children aged 3 to 6 years have enjoyable, educational, confidence-building experiences working with computers. Chapter 1 discusses recent…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Computer Literacy, Computer Selection
Klenow, Carol – Instructor, 1993
Examines the use of computers, strategies for using packaged software and the use of multimedia in the elementary school classroom. Information on telecommunication software and examples of its use are also provided. The article includes addresses and phone numbers for acquiring product information. (GLR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Computers
Olson, Gerald T.; Whitman, Patricia D. – 1990
This inventory highlights similarities and differences between 19 computerized career information delivery systems (CIDS) so practitioners may make more informed choices concerning the adoption of such systems, and policymakers may monitor the developing scope of system features and costs. It was developed through a survey of computer products…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Information Systems, Career Planning, Careers
Freddolino, Donna – Currents, 1992
Advancement offices in higher education can ensure that they will get the most value from their computer purchases by becoming educated about issues and options, developing a plan and standards, tracking the technology, ignoring brand names, requesting discounts, considering used equipment and prepared software, consulting, using available…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Computers, Efficiency
Clinton, Janeen S.; Laverty, Linda – 1990
The first section of this packet consists of worksheets, exercises, software descriptions and "best practices" guidelines for teachers of students with disabilities. The second section reports on findings of a 1989 task force on transition procedures for mainstreaming of the physically impaired, including procedures for referral,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Selection
Elliott, Alison – AECA Resource Book Series, 1996
Research has supported the idea that the use of computers in the education of young children promotes social interaction and academic achievement. This resource booklet provides an introduction to computers in early childhood settings to enrich learning opportunities and provides guidance to teachers to find developmentally appropriate software…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Healy, Jane M. – 1998
As the federal government provides funding to wire classrooms to the Internet, software companies market educational programs even for preschoolers, and school administrators cut funding in other areas to make room for new computers, it is time to examine the impact of computer use on children. Presented in three parts, this book examines the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Brain, Child Development
