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Elkind, David; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Presents four articles on the use of computer technology with young children: "Computers for Infants and Young Children" (David Elkind); "Using Technology to Enhance Early Learning Experiences" (Kirsten Haugen); "Creative Use of Technology with School-Agers" (Ina Lynn McClain); and "Evaluating and Selecting Software for Children" (Charles…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Reviews children's software packages: (1) "Fun 'N Games"--nonviolent games and activities; (2) "Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo"--matching, logic games, and animal facts; (3) "Big Job"--12 logic games with video from job sites; (4) "JumpStart First Grade"--15 activities introducing typical school lessons; and (5) "Read, Write, & Type!"--progressively…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Recommends and describes specific software programs for children based on a review of 1800 titles. Includes recommendations for preschoolers in the areas of language, math, logic, science, art, creativity, and all-purpose. Presents choices for early elementary students including reading, writing, math, logic, science, social studies, creativity,…
Descriptors: Art, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
Dolowy, Beth – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Preschool teachers discuss how they evaluate the educational value of educational computer software designed for young children, the type of computer learning they view as appropriate for young children, and appropriate circumstances for using entertainment software. Young children share what they would like to do with computers. (KB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Examines nine important questions that can help directors of child-care centers in selecting software to assist them with administrative tasks. These questions were developed based on the insights offered by an exchange panel of 200 members currently using center management software. Includes a listing of 24 center management software packages on…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1993
Examines nine important questions which need to be researched before selecting software that will meet a child care center's needs within its budget. Provides product descriptions of 27 software programs currently on the market. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1991
Presents an annotated report on child care management software programs designed to computerize financial and data management functions for child care centers. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Hohmann, Charles and Buckleitner, Warren W. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Presents guidelines for selecting computer equipment and appropriate software for children of preschool and early elementary school age (3- to 6-years-old.) (BB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1988
Offers information on financial and data management computer software programs designed specifically for day care centers. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Day Care Centers
Olson, Kerry; Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Critiques some commonly held rationales for having or not having computers in early childhood settings. Highlights issues worth considering with regard to the computer as an early learning material. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Hohmann, Charles – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Reviews three software programs appropriate for preschool children. "Millie & Bailey Preschool" by Edmark covers early concepts in language and math. "Jumpstart Preschool" from Knowledge Adventure offers 20 activities, including songs, and it tracks each child's progress. "Reader Rabbit's Preschool" by The Learning Company introduces preschoolers…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology
