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Grammar and Style Checkers, Part II.
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Schick, James B. M. – History Microcomputer Review, 1990
Critiques current examples of computerized grammar and style checkers. Examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of each program. Concludes that programs are not an adequate substitute for knowing the applicable rule of English. (RW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Applications of Macintosh Microcomputers in Introductory Physics.
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Beichner, Robert J. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Reviews the state-of-the-art in Macintosh microcomputers for the college-level physics laboratory. Discusses the availability of software and software development including programing languages and HyperCard. Describes application softwares including the area of simulations, data sampling and analysis, and instructional lessons. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Getting Smart with Computers: Computer-Aided Heuristics for Student Writers.
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Kemp, Fred – Writing Center Journal, 1987
Evaluates several views of the relationship between computers and education, and criticizes the use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing software for evaluating student writing. Recommends utilizing programs that use heuristic methods to ask students a series of questions to help them organize and compose papers. (SKC)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Software Reviews.
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Smith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews the Apple II program "Area and Volume" which investigates the areas and volumes of polygonal regions, circles, and solids for grades 6-12. Provides information updates on three programs: True BASIC 2.0, Turbo BASIC 1.0, and Microsoft QuickBASIC 3.0. (MVL)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Software Reviews.
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Miller, Anne, Ed.; Radziemski, Cathy, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Reviews two software packages for the Macintosh series. "Course Builder 2.0," a courseware authoring system, allows the user to create programs which stand alone and may be used independently in the classroom. "World Builder," an artificial intelligence software package, allows creative thinking, problem-solving, and…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Using Computer Symbolic Algebra to Solve Differential Equations.
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Mathews, John H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
This article illustrates that mathematical theory can be incorporated into the process to solve differential equations by a computer algebra system, muMATH. After an introduction to functions of muMATH, several short programs for enhancing the capabilities of the system are discussed. Listed are six references. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Applications in Reading. Third Edition.
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Blanchard, Jay S.; And Others – 1987
Intended as a reference for researchers, teachers, and administrators, this book chronicles research, programs, and uses of computers in reading. Chapter 1 provides a broad view of computer applications in education, while Chapter 2 provides annotated references for computer based reading and language arts programs for children and adults in…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Cloze Procedure