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Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching, 4/e
Vicki Sharp, University of California - Northridge
Software Integration and Evaluation

Chapter Overview

This chapter discusses software as an instructional tool. Differences between computer-assisted instruction and computer-managed instruction are given. Terms such as public domain, shareware, drill and practice, problem solving, simulation, and games are defined. Criteria for selecting and evaluating quality software are explained, and a plan for organizing a software library is described. The chapter differentiates between the constructivist learning model and the teacher-directed learning model.









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