The Eclectic Educational Computer Primer

Article Abstract:

This article contains information that will be helpful to a prospective classroom computer purchaser. Buyers must understand their specific needs, such as computer-aided instruction or classroom attendance. They must also be aware of the amount of money that can be spent, not only on the microcomputer, but for the peripherals and future options. Users must also be concerned with durability, ease of use of hardware and available software. Vendor support is also important for educators who are not computer experts. The final section provides information on several factors, including bits and bytes, memory, mass storage, keyboards, screen, graphics, application packages, printers, languages, operating systems, power and service and maintenance.

Software, Programming languages, Education, System Selection, Hardware Selection, Economics of Computing, Applications, Vendor Relations, User-Friendliness, Programming Language, Tutorial, Peripherals, Computer-Managed Instruction

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Reviews Software Previews: Computer SAT

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Computer SAT helps to prepare students in grades ten to twelve to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This easy to run program helps students develop skills and confidence for formal testing situations. A 469 page book discusses questions, provides review and a sample test. Two reversible, copy protected disks help create a study plan, and provide verbal drills, math drills and a 1000 word flash card set. This program is recommended as a tool which meets the objective of helping students master a testing situation.

Language arts, Secondary Schools, Mathematical Skills, Educational Testing, Computer SAT

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Basic Vocabulary Builder on Computer

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Passport Books distributes Basic Vacabulary Builder for $49.95. Vocabulary Builder comes in Spanish, German, French, and Italian versions. Vocabulary Builder is intended for beginning language students in a school setting. It is rated a good exercise for students.

Personal Computers, Foreign Languages, Beginners, Basic Vocabulary Builder

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