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Almquist, Arne J. – Technology Connection, 1996
Presents an overview of the hardware and software required to network CD-ROMs in schools. Topics include network infrastructures, networking software, file server-based systems, CD-ROM servers, vendors of network components, workstations, network utilities, and network management. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMulford, Martha – Reference Librarian, 1994
Describes the use of Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) and Commodore Dynamic Total Vision (CDTV) technology in school library media center reference services. CD-I and CDTV are compared to CD-ROM regarding hardware, editing, and software; and to videodisks regarding hardware, analog/digital, standardization, audio/video, and cost. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Ward, Anne W., Ed. – 1994
Designed for education leaders who seek to apply multimedia technology in schools, this guide addresses not only hardware and software matters, but also a wide range of related issues that schools face. Various facets of the topic are addressed in 12 papers presented under 8 broad headings: (1) Multimedia Technology (Racquel Skolnik and R. G.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Case Studies, Computer Selection, Copyrights
Ekhaml, Letitia; Ekhaml, Paul A. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using CD-ROM in the school library media center. Complaints about hardware, software, user problems, staffing, and funding reported by 67 library media specialists responding to a survey are included; and 15 steps for implementing CD-ROM technology are provided. (KRN)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Ekhaml, Leticia; Brown, Cindy – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Discusses ways to select and evaluate CD-ROM programs. Various evaluation and review sources are described, results of recent evaluations are related, curriculum ideas for using interactive electronic books in elementary school classes are suggested, sources for CD-ROM classroom activities are provided, and an example of a network CD-ROM exercise…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedLee, Judy Raven – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 1997
Selection and evaluation of electronic resources have prompted school librarians and media specialists to examine collection development guidelines and procedures. This article discusses criteria for selection and evaluation of CD-ROMs to meet the needs of the library, teachers, students, and curriculum. Includes forms for courseware description…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
