Julie Nika Eck
Springfield,
IL
Activity 1C(part 3)
C&I 335
Summer
1998
Software Critique
- Earth Explorer (Apple,
1995) - This CD is
an interactive encyclopedia providing information about the
environment. It provides a wealth of information through photos,
news clips, articles, etc. It would be an excellent resource for
use in Problem Based Learning activities.
- Odell Down Under (1995)
- This problem-solving computer game is a favorite of students.
Alone it has little value other than as entertainment. But, when
paired with a follow-up written response by students on what they
learned, it becomes a learning tool for which students realize the
purpose.
- The New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
(Grolier Inc., Release 6)- This CD is a
user-friendly computer encyclopedia with a wide range of materials
available for multiple topic use. It is yet another source of
accurate and easily accessible information.
- The Writing Center (The
Learning Center, Version 1.0) - The Writing Center is a word
processing program. It is easy for students to use and has
multiple applications in publishing student works.
- 3D Atlas (Electronic
Arts, Version 1.0) - This CD-ROM is applicable in various
subjects. It is used just as any atlas may be used. Unlike real
atlases, the students can print materials, manipulate maps,
etc.
- Science Essentials
(FOSS, 1995) - This laserdisc is part of
the Science Essentials FOSS science series taught in District
#186. It has video segments on water subjects such as clouds,
rain, etc. When properly trained, students can use this laserdisc
independently or in small groups as a learning center.
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