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| Klier, John D. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKren, George M.; And Others – History Microcomputer Review, 1987
Reviews two databases: "Questions & Answers," and "Ask Sam;" two history simulations: "Europe Ablaze," and "At the Brink;" and a decision-making aid called "Policy/Goal Percentaging." (BSR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Databases, Decision Making
Peer reviewedBiagini, Paola Mariani; Ghelli, Daniela Tiscornia – History Microcomputer Review, 1990
Discusses a research project designed by the Italian National Research Council to establish a historical databank of the Italian legal language from its beginning in 960 AD to the present. Outlines processing techniques and problems. Describes specific computer software employed. Seeks to create an information system that retains the richness of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Databases, Diachronic Linguistics
Peer reviewedKlier, John D. – History Microcomputer Review, 1989
Discusses the use of computers in two college European history seminars. Students were required to perform online database searches to prepare their bibliographies, and to check their writing mechanics using a mainframe computer software package. Concludes that student-generated data searches should be included in required historical methods…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Databases, European History
Peer reviewedFeichtl, Franz – History Microcomputer Review, 1994
Presents a bibliography of 28 items related to the use of computers in history instruction. Focuses on materials dealing with secondary and college-level instruction. Includes 11 German-language items. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, European History
Peer reviewedMcLachlan, Robin; Messing, John – History Microcomputer Review, 1994
Reports on CD-ROM product that combines reference and archival material in a low-cost integrated multimedia format. Maintains that, while this project focuses on the Battle of Gallipoli in World War I, the purpose, techniques, and processes can be transferred to other historical topics. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedBurton, Vernon – History Microcomputer Review, 1993
Asserts that, although pressures to publish have detracted from the quality of teaching at the college level, recent innovations in educational technology have created opportunities for instructional improvement. Describes the use of computer-assisted instruction and databases in college-level history courses. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Peer reviewedPilo, Randel A. – History Microcomputer Review, 1993
Describes the development, use, and marketing of a computer software program that allows students to review and analyze all U.S. presidential elections from 1798 to 1992. Asserts that the program can be used by K-12 teachers, university professors, secondary and college-level students, and others interested in the history of presidential…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
