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Barron, Tom – Training and Development, 1996
This primer on authoring tools for training provides tips on selecting software, questions to assess whether to use it, and a directory of companies selling multimedia authoring products. (SK)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Multimedia Instruction
Anderson, Scott; Raasch, Kevin – Bulletin, 2002
Provides an evaluation template for student activities professionals charged with evaluating competitive event scheduling software. Guides staff in making an informed decision on whether to retain event management technology provided through an existing vendor or choose "best-of-breed" scheduling software. (EV)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Recreational Activities
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Barber, Maryfran; Njus, David – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2007
Two years after the first low-cost radio-frequency audience response system using clickers was introduced for college classrooms, at least six different systems are on the market. Their features and user-friendliness are evolving rapidly, driven by competition and improving technology. The proliferation of different systems is putting pressure on…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Educational Technology, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Computer Software Evaluation
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Askov, Eunice N.; Bixler, Brett – Adult Learning, 1996
Offers a checklist to help adult educators make intelligent software selections. Stresses the need to try products before buying them, to have a grace period to test them with students, to look for reviews, and to get a detailed list of hardware requirements. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Criteria
Raasch, Kevin – School Business Affairs, 2003
Describes a product called the Event Management System (EMS), a computer software program to manage facility and event scheduling. Provides example of the school district and university uses of EMS. Describes steps in selecting a scheduling-management system. (PKP)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Trotter, Andrew – Executive Educator, 1990
Teachers can produce and direct their own instructional videos using computer-driven multimedia. Outlines the basics in combining audio and video technologies to produce videotapes that mix animated and still graphics, sound, and full-motion video. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Multimedia Instruction
Blom, Tara – College Planning & Management, 1999
Discusses the key questions facility managers should ask during the selection process for a facility-maintenance software program. Questions include ease of use, asset modeling capabilities, ease of reconfiguration, and software scaleability. (GR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Educational Facilities, Facilities Management
Kalinowski, Michael – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Offers advice on the selection of child care administrative software. Directors should consider needs, computer experience, budget, time, and temperament, and should also ask lots of questions and test demo versions. Choices range from custom programs and existing business products to child care administrative software packages. Includes directory…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Day Care
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Coffman, Steve – Public Libraries, 2001
Examines the practical details of setting up live online reference services in libraries. Topics include choosing software; differences between licensed and hosted applications; models used to implement virtual reference services; how libraries are using these services in day to day operations; and marketing strategies. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Electronic Libraries, Library Services, Marketing
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McKenna, Michael C. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2002
Considers how good phonics instruction should encourage children to recognize rimes and to identify an unfamiliar word by blending its onset with the rime that follows. Discusses seven conclusions/implications for phonics software derived from research into phonics instruction. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decoding (Reading)
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Askov, Eunice N.; Clark, Cindy Jo – Journal of Reading, 1991
Summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in adult literacy instruction. Presents a matrix which permits teachers to see at a glance how any one of 112 specific software programs may be used. (RS)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Akman, Ibrahim; Kocamustafaogullari, Kemal – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Outlines the nature of information processing projects and discusses some project management programming packages. Describes an in-house interface program developed to utilize a selected project management package (TIMELINE) by using Oracle Data Base Management System tools and Pascal programming language for the management of information system…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Database Management Systems
Kerr, Tom – Early Childhood News, 1995
Reviews educational software for children ranging in age from 3 to 12. Contains descriptions, recommended age levels, and contact information for 16 software packages selected based on entertainment and educational value. Topics include spelling and alphabet, science, math, geography, and reading. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Wright, Elizabeth E. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1993
Discussion of the use of multimedia for training considers when multimedia is appropriate, what the potential benefits are, and how to effectively manage the development process. An informal study of multimedia projects is presented that identifies problem variables, including hardware and software decisions, organizational dynamics, and…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Multimedia Instruction
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Kemp, Fred – Computers and Composition, 1992
Discusses the ideological dimensions of writing instruction software. Discusses errors and assumptions of choosing software for writing instruction. Suggests that all software decisions must be tested against the instructor's own self-conscious and informed understanding of the goals of writing instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Higher Education
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