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The State of Children's Software Evaluation--Yesterday, Today, and in the 21st Century.
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Buckleitner, Warren – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 1999
Examines current state of children's software evaluation practice. Predicts future educational software evaluation in light of the dynamic nature of educational and "edutainment" software. Discusses key issue such as the best way to evaluate the appropriateness of software for children at each age group and the most efficient means of making this…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Kids at the Keyboard.
Buckleitner, Warren; Olson, Kerry – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Presents guidelines and suggestions for the use of computers with young children. Provides a checklist of attributes of good early childhood software and tips for introducing software to young children. (RJC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Kids at the Keyboard.
Olson, Kerry; Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Critiques some commonly held rationales for having or not having computers in early childhood settings. Highlights issues worth considering with regard to the computer as an early learning material. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
No-Fail Software Gifts for Kids.
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Reviews children's software packages: (1) "Fun 'N Games"--nonviolent games and activities; (2) "Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo"--matching, logic games, and animal facts; (3) "Big Job"--12 logic games with video from job sites; (4) "JumpStart First Grade"--15 activities introducing typical school lessons; and (5) "Read, Write, & Type!"--progressively…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection