The Evaluation of Microcomputer Programs: An Area of Debate.

Johnston, V. M.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ351286

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Evaluation of Microcomputer Programs: An Area of Debate.

Johnston, V. M.

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v3 n1 p40-50 Mar 1987

Discusses the evaluation of educational software designed for use with microcomputers, and emphasizes the need for criteria based on learning theories rather than technological considerations. A review of the literature highlights teacher training in software selection and predictive evaluation, and 49 references are included. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Enrichment, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Learning Theories, Literature Reviews, Media Selection, Microcomputers, Predictive Measurement, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Researchers

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A