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Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1989
Presents comments by classroom teachers on software for science teaching including topics on: the size of a molecule, matter, leaves, vitamins and minerals, dinosaurs, and collecting and measuring data. Each is an Apple computer series. Availability and costs are included. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Features reviews of four computer games for use with intermediate and upper grade students, three on geography (Travelrama USA, Crosscountry USA, My America) and one on history (Vital Links). Comments include strengths of each activity, related multimedia activities and resources, and links to literature. Also reviews "Educator's Internet…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games
Alston, Patricia Gayle; Stoss, Frederick W. – Database, 1992
Reviews online and CD-ROM environmental information sources that focus on business, governmental regulations, and environmental issues. Business databases, environmental databases, environmental audit software packages, and electronic bulletin boards are included. (22 references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conservation (Environment), Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedSvingen, Bonnie E. – Journal of Geography, 1994
Asserts that teachers have the technological tools to help students become involved in their own learning. Maintains that geographic instruction can be improved by using one computer or an entire bank of computers in the classroom. Describes and recommends computer software programs and online information services. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1990
Reviewed are six computer software packages including "Invisible Bugs,""Chaos Plus...,""The Botanist's Apprentice,""A Baby is Born," Storyboard Plus-Version 2.0," and "Weather." Hardware requirements, functions, performance, and use in the classroom are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Botany, Chaos Theory
Peer reviewedCloke, Chris; And Others – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1996
Two evaluations of video programs that involved groups of learners interacting with LaserVision software are presented. One concerns counselling skills for student teachers. The other is a geography simulation program. Program structure, group interaction, and the role of the instructor are discussed. Learners in both studies found the visual…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedDickey, Edwin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Provides a brief description, rationale for selection, and recommendations for use of: "The Geometric Supposer"; "Graphing Equations"; "Electronic Spreadsheet"; "LOGO"; "muMATH"; "The King's Rule"; "Algebra Series"; and "Golf Classic." Lists contents, costs, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides reviews of three software packages including "MusicShapes,""For Comment," and "Colortrope," which were developed for music, writing, and science, respectively. Includes information on grade levels, publishers, hardware needed, and cost. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed three computer software packages for Apple II series computers. Includes "The Right Job," a career counseling program; "Zoyon Patrol," a problem-solving program; and "Adventures with Charts and Graphs: Project Zoo," a graphing, mathematics, and science skills program. Each review includes strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for use.…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 11 software packages for the Apple II computer designed to help teach elementary and secondary school children how to solve mathword problems. Included in the review are hardware requirements, price, grade level, use of graphics, kinds of problems, tools provided, strengths, and weaknesses of each program. (CW)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1988
Reviews seven instructional software packages covering a variety of topics. Includes: "Science Square-Off"; "The Desert"; "Science Courseware: Physical Science"; "Odell Lake"; "Safety First"; "An Experience in Artificial Intelligence"; and "Master Mapper." (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of three software packages. Includes "Cube Builder: A 3-D Geometry Tool," which allows students to build three-dimensional shapes; "Number Master," a multipurpose practice program for whole number computation; and "Safari Search: Problem Solving and Inference," which focuses on decision making in mathematical analysis. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Valentine, Glenda – Teaching Tolerance, 1996
Reviews books, curricula, posters, videos, and computer software for use in multicultural education in elementary and secondary grades. The 28 products reviewed explore social skills, hate crimes, gender issues, multicultural heritages, immigration, and instructional improvement. (SLD)
Descriptors: Books, Computer Software, Cultural Awareness, Educational Media
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviewed are two microcomputer software packages which may be useful in mathematics education: "Hands-On Math Volume 3," and "MathCAD 2.5." Listed are the educational level, hardware requirements, package contents, cost, and availability. Discussed are the functions, applications, strengths and weaknesses of each package. (CW)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presented are reviews of two computer software packages for Apple II computers; "Organic Spectroscopy," and "Videodisc Display Program" for use with "The Periodic Table Videodisc." A sample spectrograph from "Organic Spectroscopy" is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software Reviews
