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Haugland, Susan W. – Young Children, 2000
Discusses how to use computers to facilitate learning with young children in early care and education settings. Includes discussion of software selection, website selection, connections of software and websites to the curriculum, and computer selection. Lists strategies for facilitating equitable access, improving computer availability, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Graf, Nancy – Technology Connection, 1995
Provides guidelines for purchasing and installing CD-ROM technology in school libraries. Considerations include hardware and software selection and familiarity with new products. Two lists are provided that contain contact information for six companies and recommendations for six standard CD-ROM reference sources to include on a network. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Criteria, Guidelines

Light, Jeanene C.; Goddard, Catherine F. – Library Software Review, 1994
Discusses the selection and evaluation of locally mounted computer files for health sciences libraries, including informational programs such as bibliographic and factual databases; computer-assisted instruction programs; and expert systems. Topics addressed include print sources; database sources; selection criteria, including content and cost;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation

Meier, Dennis – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1999
Examines two ethical questions regarding the ongoing antitrust battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and Microsoft Corporation using traditional rights-based ethical theory, utilitarianism, and John Rawls's principles of justice. Concludes that it is neither good nor fair for a company having a near-monopoly over a market to sell products…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Ethics, Internet

Ellsworth, Nancy J.; Hedley, Carolyn N. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1993
Suggests that, in reviewing software, educators should apply the following criteria within the context of their objectives and the students' needs: content; instructional presentation; demands placed on the learner; technical features; and documentation and management features. Concludes that integration of computer software with traditional means…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education

Taylor, Paul – Computers and Composition, 1992
Suggests that good software: constitutes a coherent text within a consistent theoretical framework; encourages users to take action; makes sense of complexity of information; has a consistent interface; allows connection to other programs; lets the user know what is going on; and is flexible from the teacher's and the student's points of view. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Buis, Vern – Online, 1992
Describes the Nebraska Library Commission's experiences with modem sharing on their local area network (LAN). Asynchronous communications servers (ACSs) are described, selecting software for an ACS is discussed, pricing and compatibility is considered, and two sidebars list network-compatible terminal software and companies that provide ACS…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Local Area Networks, Microcomputers

Bancheri, Salvatore – Italica, 1997
Presents criteria teachers can use when evaluating software designed to teach grammar to students of Italian-as-a-Second-Language. The importance of collaboration between programmers and academic experts is stressed in creating software and the need for teachers to choose software as carefully as they select textbooks. (CFM)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Grammar, Italian

Morris, John – T.H.E. Journal, 2004
When tasked with selecting a Course Management System (CMS), the first step many responsible colleges, universities and consortia take is to name a selection committee of faculty, administration, students and possibly IT staff. They do some Web searching and talk to colleagues, friends and counterparts at other institutions. This same committee…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Online Courses, Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria

Condon, William – Computers and Composition, 1992
Offers criteria for selecting software for a computer-equipped classroom/writing lab: identifying uses, versatility, and ease of use. Concludes with advice for teachers to write their own applications programs. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Writing Instruction
Barron, Tom – Training and Development, 1996
This primer on authoring tools for training provides tips on selecting software, questions to assess whether to use it, and a directory of companies selling multimedia authoring products. (SK)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Multimedia Instruction

Kemp, Fred – Computers and Composition, 1992
Discusses the ideological dimensions of writing instruction software. Discusses errors and assumptions of choosing software for writing instruction. Suggests that all software decisions must be tested against the instructor's own self-conscious and informed understanding of the goals of writing instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Higher Education

Stier, Kenneth W. – Technology Teacher, 1991
Focuses on the process of selecting programable automation systems for technology education programs at the secondary level. (Author)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Electromechanical Aids

Fine, Marija Futchs – Adult Learning, 1991
Examines the following considerations for using computers in adult literacy instruction: why use computers; stand-alone versus integrated learning systems; training and supporting teachers in the use of interactive technologies; and outcomes of computer-assisted instruction. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Inservice Teacher Education
Howden, Norman – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989
Discussion of management issues involved with local area networks (LAN) among information organizations focuses on a project at the University of North Texas that was designed to investigate problems associated with LAN. Topics discussed include purchasing decisions for hardware and software, and integration among various groups of users. (Eight…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Information Management, Local Area Networks