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Miller, Rosemary; Ragghianti, Suzanne – 1983
The role of the computer as manager of instruction in special education is discussed. In Part 1, basic computer terms are introduced under the major headings of data measurement, hardware, and software. Part 2 focuses on selection criteria for microcomputers. Suggestions for evaluating software are given in terms of ease of use, documentation,…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textEnell, Nancy C. – 1983
Intended for special education directors responsible for managing preparation of individualized education programs (IEPs), the booklet suggests ways to streamline the IEP process by using computers. An initial chapter suggests ways to reduce the IEP paperwork, such as preselecting goal areas and proposed objectives in advance of the IEP meeting.…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Academic Therapy, 1982
Intended for classroom teachers, answers questions regarding use of microcomputers in teaching, defining some concepts associated with computer technology. Information provides number, kind, and adaptation of microcomputers for special education students. Suggestions for using microcomputers in programs for students, teachers, and administrators…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Definitions
Wesson, Caren – 1983
The paper describes a microcomputer disk, Data Based Program Modification (DBPM), which allows special and regular educators to monitor the progress of each student, thereby perceiving the effectiveness of the instructional program. The advantages of such a formative evaluation approach are considered. The development of the DBPM is outlined in…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Budnick, Albert, Ed. – Post Time, 1983
The first edition of this journal features seven papers on computers in special education. D. Berkell reviews basic information in "For the Uninitiated: What Teachers Should Know about Computers." D. Shanahan briefly describes a computer problem solving program in "Robots in the Kindergarten." J. Beckerman relates her own experiences using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers
LINC Resources, Inc., Columbus, OH. – 1983
The directory lists and describes commercially produced software/courseware useful for special education. Companies are listed in alphabetical order and each entry includes basic directory information (company name, address, telephone number, and contact person); company information (type, hardware, level, handicapping condition for which the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities
Enell, Nancy C.; Barrick, Stanley W. – 1983
A five-phase study was conducted to evaluate all major computer systems used in writing IEPs (individualized education programs) in California. A "manual" sample composed of four Special Education Local Planning Agencies (SELPAs) that did not use computers was surveyed and responses compared with SELPAs that did use computers. An analysis of…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
Welton, Johnny W.; And Others – 1981
The Individualized Education Program Monitoring Analysis Plan (IEP MAP), an approach for evaluating the effectiveness and legal compliance of the IEP process for handicapped students, is presented. It is explained that the IEP MAP should help to improve communication between parents and regular and special education staff, improve consistency of…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Disabilities
Education Turnkey Systems, Inc., Falls Church, VA. – 1983
One of four reports designed to assess the current state of new technologies, the document reviews the status of microcomputers in regular and special education now and for the next five years. Briefly discussed are components, software, and prices of microcomputers. Next addressed are general educational usage for instructional and administrative…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Hall, Keith A. – 1982
This revision of the annotated bibliography, "Computer-Based Education: The Best of ERIC, June 1976-August 1980," includes 224 new entries as well as most of the 156 ERIC documents and journal articles originally cited. The new materials reflect the increased activity in the field with contributions about new technology (artificial…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
