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Labbo, Linda D.; Leu, Donald J., Jr.; Kinzer, Charles; Teale, William H.; Cammack, Dana; Kara-Soteriou, Julia; Sanny, Ruby – Reading Teacher, 2003
Shares teacher wisdom stories and advice about how to effectively use classroom computers for literacy instruction. Notes that student access to Internet-connected computers improved from 20 students per computer in 1998 to 5.6 students per computer in 2002. Discusses Internet use and software selection. (SG)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Avgoulea, M.; Bouras, C.; Paraskevas, M.; Stathakopoulos, G. – Telematics and Informatics, 2003
Discusses the problems associated with schools allowing access to the Internet and describes the technologies currently available to address filtering issues. Presents a proposed solution for the Greek School Network, including the creation of acceptable use policies and selecting appropriate software. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Selection, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Pollack, Rachel H. – Currents, 1997
Provides advice on buying alumni-development software, focusing on getting the necessary buy-in from staff and superiors, assessing existing policies and procedures, developing a realistic budget, writing a thorough request for proposals (RFP), assessing RFPs objectively, watching the demo with skepticism, evaluating what is shown, checking…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
White, Martin – Online, 2002
Discusses content management software, which provides a platform for managing the creation, review, filtering, updating, distribution, and storage of structured and unstructured content. Topics include intranets and extranets; vendor selection; comparing vendor approaches; scoping studies; fees; project management; documentation; roll-out…
Descriptors: Administration, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Offers criteria for choosing software for child care centers that are based on meeting the centers' needs. The factors of hardware capabilities, ease of learning, cost, and vendor assistance are discussed. A guide to software lists available applications, addresses of companies, and prices of programs. (SH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Selection, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Dockterman, David A. – Learning, 1995
Presents three ideas to help teachers who have only one computer for the entire classroom. The suggestions include having the teachers use the computer themselves to enhance productivity, hooking the computer up to a visual display, and looking for curriculum packages that inspire groups, not individuals. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education

Bahr, Alice Harrison – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1995
New alternative models for selecting automated systems emphasize uniqueness of each institution, involve more staff, and do not rely on requests for proposals (RFPs). Vendor demonstrations are extremely important in the evaluation of system capabilities when RFPs are not used, and scripts prepared by institutions ensure that vendors focus on…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Evaluation, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Robbins, Russell W.; Butler, Brian S. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2009
Like any infrastructure technology, Virtual World (VW) platforms provide affordances that facilitate some activities and hinder others. Although it is theoretically possible for a VW platform to support all types of activities, designers make choices that lead technologies to be more or less suited for different learning objectives. Virtual World…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Barriers, Educational Objectives, Teaching Methods
Barber, Maryfran; Njus, David – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2007
Two years after the first low-cost radio-frequency audience response system using clickers was introduced for college classrooms, at least six different systems are on the market. Their features and user-friendliness are evolving rapidly, driven by competition and improving technology. The proliferation of different systems is putting pressure on…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Educational Technology, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Computer Software Evaluation
Miley, David W. – 1991
Many reference librarians still rely on manual searches to access vertical files, ready reference files, and other information stored in card files, drawers, and notebooks scattered around the reference department. Automated access to these materials via microcomputers using database management software may speed up the process. This study focuses…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Selection, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria

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

Sampson, James P., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Career Development, 1990
Nine computer-assisted career guidance systems are assessed: the Career Information System; CHOICES; CHOICES for Adults; CHOICES Jr.; DISCOVER for Colleges and Adults, for High Schools, and for Junior High and Middle Schools; the Guidance Information System; and SIGI PLUS. Four detailed tables compare features in terms of career decision-making…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Career Information Systems, Career Planning, Computer Software Selection

Jepsen, David A. – Journal of Career Development, 1990
Critiques the computer-assisted career guidance systems assessment guidelines by Sampson et al. (CE 521 972). Finds that the system gives consumers important information but is missing the identification of how effective the systems' features are individually or collectively. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Career Information Systems, Career Planning, Computer Software Selection
Huber, Joe – Technology Connection, 1995
Provides guidelines for schools choosing a media retrieval system. Topics include broadband, baseband, coaxial cable, or fiber optic decisions; the control network; selecting scheduling software; presentation software; device control; control from the classroom; and a comparison of systems offered by five companies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software

Hudson, Barry J. – CD-ROM Professional, 1994
Describes steps involved in developing and producing multimedia CD-ROMs. Topics discussed include planning; incorporating a variety of types of data; selecting data formats; selecting software; problems; replication issues; data preparation; and CD-ROM as an alternative to paper copies of conference proceedings. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Conference Proceedings, Data Collection