Murder by Media

Article Abstract:

Inflexible, routine, predictable use of media can cause students to be bored and lose attention. Negative associations can become connected with various media; but this can be countered by providing a variety of tools for a variety of teaching experiences. This variety can cause students to become enthusiastic about the learning process. A media checklist, a good self-evaluation tool, is described and illustrated. It helps determine patterns of media use, and predicts associations being set up in students.

Computers, Digital computers, Teaching, Movies, Overhead projectors, Video Systems, Tape Recorders, Audio Visual, Slide Projector, Motion Pictures

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Software Reviews and Previews

Article Abstract:

Three reviews are given on software packages that require little supervision from the teacher. A full description and evaluation is given of each one. Crypto Cube is a crossword puzzle game for one or two players. The Computer Tutor: ATARI Home Computer Edition contains twenty-five different programs. Algebra, Volume 1 is a drill program for standard algebra topics.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Computer assisted instruction, Educational games, Software Packages, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Crypto Cube, The Computer Tutor: ATARI Home Computer Edition, Algebra, Volume 1

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