Basic Guide to the Compleat Educational Computer

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Material is presented about computers which is specifically geared for educators. It is hoped this basic information will aid teachers in making informed intelligent decisions about hardware, software and peripheral selection. Under the major category, hardware, the basic concepts of bits and bytes, memory and mass storage are explained. Then information is given about screens, keyboard, graphics, applications package, printers, languages, operating system, power, and service and maintenance. Under the category, educational software, the selection process is presented as a straightforward seven-step task to be done before the sale. Suggestions are then given for management of the software after the sale. Under peripherals, information is provided about major add-on equipment and how to shop for them. Photographs show some typical equipment. A thorough explanation about word processors is also given.

Computers, Digital computers, Operating systems (Software), Programming languages, Education, Memory, Keyboards (Computers), Disk drives, Modems, Computer graphics, Screens (Separation), Evaluation, Plotters, Modem, Word processing, Computer Systems, Operating System, Hardware Selection, Keyboard, Printers, Screens, Programming Language, Plotter, Music Synthesizer, Peripherals, Beginners, Mass Memory

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A Guide to Selecting Educational Software

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When educators need to purchase software, they should follow certain steps. They should first find out what's available from catalogs, such as LIST-The Software Resource Book for Personal Computer Users ($12.50), The Book of Apple Software ($19.95), and The Book of Atari Software ($19.95). Then one should decide upon objectives to be accomplished, and be sure software chosen will be compatible with the machine. Buy from local dealers who will give support if needed, and buy software from established firms if possible. Otherwise, be cautious about buying unknown brands. Before purchasing, read the professional reviews, read the manuals and examine demonstration copies. Lastly, find out if the disks can be copied, and if students will be able to handle them.

Software, Copy protection, buyers guide, Guidelines, Software Selection, Product selection, Software Protection

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The Not Quite Twenty-Year History of Educational Software

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A historical overview of the development of computers is presented as a preview to a retrospective of educational software. The development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) which began on the late sixties at the University of Illinois is described. Topics discussed include PLATO, TICCIT (Time-Shared Interactive Computer-Controlled Information Television), CONDUIT, the breakthrough of microcomputers in 1975 and the pioneering efforts of MECC, the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium. Future trends in educational software are mentioned.

Computer assisted instruction, Computer history, Trends, Computer-Assisted Instruction, History of Computing

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