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Anderson, Stephen T., Sr. – 1996
This paper describes one educator's experience with creating multimedia presentation materials for a college computer literacy class. The paper discusses: selecting software--the decision between authoring software and presentation software; selecting hardware--what type of computer systems to select, and issues when classrooms are equipped with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
Schenone-Stevens, M. Carla – 1996
As educational institutions prepare to meet the challenges of the new millennium, it becomes more apparent that computer-competent students should be graduated to meet the needs of the advances in technology in the workplace. One technology that is readily available is presentation software, which allows the student to generate slides, overheads,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Krauthamer, Helene – 2000
This paper addresses the lack of evaluative resources for computer-assisted reading and writing instruction (CARWI). It begins by discussing the benefits, drawbacks, and effectiveness of computer-based instruction. It then describes types of CARWI packages, including: (1) writing process software; (2) electronic handbooks; (3) interactive…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Dominguez, Paula Szulc; Alexander, Suzanne – 1999
This paper documents the steps taken by Christopher Newport University (CNU) (Virginia) as it planned and implemented a World Wide Web-based education program in 1998-99. The paper begins by providing an overview of the context for distance education at CNU and detailing the history of both the institution and distance education. Next, the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Distance Education
Nisanci, Muge – 2000
This study examined the perceptions of basic education school teachers in Turkey to the educational software evaluation criteria, developed for the acquisition of multimedia instructional software by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, from the viewpoint of actual users. Data were collected through structured interviews, group discussions,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Niederhauser, Dale S.; Stoddart, Trish – 1994
This study was conducted to examine how teachers' beliefs about computer-assisted instruction (CAI) relate to the types of instructional software they use with students, the types of computer related activities they provide for their students, whether they integrate computer usage with other instructional activities, and whether they had received…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Constructivism (Learning)
Curlette, William L.; And Others – 1991
The systematic evaluation process used in Georgia's DeKalb County School System to purchase comprehensive instructional software--an integrated learning system (ILS)--is described, and the decision-making model for selection is presented. Selection and implementation of an ILS were part of an instructional technology plan for the DeKalb schools…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
May, Carolyn S. – 1991
Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) can be used as instructional tools and to produce reports on student progress. Three different systems from Curriculum Computer Corporation (CCC), Ideal Learning, Inc., and Jostens Learning Corporation were piloted in three elementary school to evaluate ILS usefulness in reading/language arts and math. The pilot…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Carleer, G. J.; Doornekamp, B. G. – 1990
When considering the use of computers in their lessons, two questions are important for teachers: how to select courseware and how the role and practice of the teacher may change by using computers. To answer the first question, a courseware-selection checklist was developed and its use by teachers was investigated. The checklist serves the…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Strategies, Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction
Hedberg, John G. – 2002
Over the past decade, there have been many changes in the tools used to design, the ways information can be represented and the underpinning theories which drive educational experiences. This paper focuses on several examples of software design that have been pedagogically successful and have demonstrated what is possible in software design and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
van Kesteren, Baukje J.; And Others – 1992
The selection of courseware is a difficult problem in the use of computers in education. A dissemination procedure for a courseware selection instrument involving workshops for computer coordinators is described. Computer coordinators of 267 Dutch secondary schools were asked how they used certain sources of information in selecting courseware.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Selection
Comer, Priscilla Garrido; Geissler, Colin – 1998
Evaluators of software for education must make a series of decisions about which issues have a direct impact on their choice of software. Instructional context analysis is the first step, including identifying the learners, the instructor, the learning environment, and technical needs and limitations. The next step is instructional goal analysis;…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
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Rozik-Rosen, Atara; Atlas, Shalom – Educational Media International, 1994
Describes the Israeli program, Support for Children Confined by Illness (TLALIM), which uses audiotapes, videotapes, and personal computers to enable sick children to keep up with their school work. The characteristics of persons needed to teach sick children and an outline of the teacher training program are given. (KRN)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Child Health, Children, Computer Assisted Instruction
Burton, Terry – 1997
Quality education is often impeded by lack of instructor time and by a failure to provide instruction that is individualized and at the point of need. Integration technology into course development can alleviate these problems, but only if the technology is easy to learn and supports a systems approach. In implementing a Web-based Technical…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Selection