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Santoro, Lana Edwards; Bishop, M. J. – Computers in the Schools, 2010
It seems appropriate, if not necessary, to use empirically supported criteria to evaluate reading software applications. This study's purpose was to develop a research-based evaluation framework and review selected beginning reading software that might be used with struggling beginning readers. Thirty-one products were reviewed according to…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Emergent Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
Recesso, Arthur; Carll, Jacquelyn – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1999
Provides an overview of the technology-integration process for K-12 schools. Discusses the practical implications for implementing technology, and the importance of focusing the planning process and providing staff development. Presents software and hardware issues, and reviews studies related to the implementation and use of technology. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Incikabi, Lutfi; Sancar Tokmak, Hatice – Educational Media International, 2012
This case study examined the educational software evaluation processes of pre-service teachers who attended either expertise-based training (XBT) or traditional training in conjunction with a Software-Evaluation checklist. Forty-three mathematics teacher candidates and three experts participated in the study. All participants evaluated educational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Novices, Check Lists, Mathematics Education
Phillips, Rob; McNaught, Carmel; Kennedy, Gregor – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
How can the average educator who teaches online, without experience in evaluating emerging technologies, build on what is successful and modify what is not? Written for educators who feel ill-prepared when required to evaluate e-learning initiatives, "Evaluating e-Learning" offers step-by-step guidance for conducting an evaluation plan of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Research, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction

Goyne, June S.; McDonough, Sharon K.; Padgett, Dara D. – Clearing House, 2000
Discusses 12 questions that teachers and administrators should ask when evaluating educational software. Considers points such as the consistency with the curriculum, the appropriateness of media and activities, the opportunity for practice and review, the allowance for social interaction, and the accessibility to students. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Polonoli, Keith E. – 2000
This article is a primer for educators hoping to choose instructional software for their classrooms. The following four basic principles that all quality educational software has in common are discussed: (1) an adherence to learning theory, including behavioral and cognitive theory; (2) employment of gaming features; (3) culturally sensitive…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Hickey, M. Gail – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
This article offers guidelines for evaluating and selecting appropriate software for use with gifted children and examines the advantages and limitations of computer-assisted instruction with this population. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
Wager, Walter W.; And Others – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1992
Examines factors affecting selection and development of computer simulations, including type of learner, simulation formats, instructional purposes, learning outcomes, fidelity, learning stages, and logistical issues. A flowchart model and set of prescriptions to help designers arrive at specifications for an instructional simulation are…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection
O'Mara, Heather – Distance Education Report, 2000
Presents criteria for selecting courseware for online classes. Highlights include ease of use, including navigation; assessment tools; advantages of Java-enabled courseware; advantages of Oracle databases, including scalability; future possibilities for multimedia technology; and open architecture that will integrate with other systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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
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
Foshay, Rob; Ahmed, Muhammad I. – 2000
This paper provides a balanced set of guidelines for reviewing educational software, and offers a simple and practical procedure that can be used to select software for instructional purposes. The procedure applies equally well to individual "titles" or to large-scale curriculum-based systems. It applies to software delivered on a CD-ROM, through…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Schwarz, Ilsa; Lewis, Molly – Computing Teacher, 1992
Discusses evaluation criteria for selecting courseware that teaches basic concepts appropriate for preschool and early elementary students. Reviews of the software manual, the courseware itself, and reviews by students are suggested. Other areas of concern that are addressed include instructional quality, production quality, flexibility, and cost.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Cost Effectiveness

Russell, Glenn – Australian Journal of Education, 1994
Based on the presumed criteria by which Australian secondary school teachers would select computer software for their students' use, an adventure game concerning Australian gold rushes was developed. It and other games were tested by students in and outside the classroom. Criteria for selecting appropriate software for student use were identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
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