Electronic Learning articles from January 1991

Electronic Learning archives from January 1991

Introduction: how to buy an ILS. (integrated learning system) (An administrator's guide sponsored by Radio Shack Education Division)(includes related articles on individuals who have purchased ILSes) (tutorial)
January 1, 1991... INTRODUCTION: HOW TO BUY AN ILS Last year education spent approximately $200 million on integrated learning systems. Considering that these large, networked courseware and management systems cost an average of $125,000 for a 30-workstation...

Mass multimedia: classrooms in Shrewsbury, Mass., use multimedia technologies to add "real substance" to numerous curriculum areas. (Ideas at Work)
January 1, 1991... Mass Multimedia As part of a process-writing curiculum, second graders at Patton Elementary School in Shrewsbury, Mass., watched a student-produced video called "How to Write a Book." Written and directed by (and starring) third grader...

Laser printers; get printouts of unmatched quality at increasingly affordable prices. (buyers guide)
January 1, 1991... Laser Printers Since their introduction in the early 1980's, laser printers have been a much sought after item among teachers and administrators. Unfortunately, their price tag has been too high for most education budgets--until now, that...

The Mac LC; it's a color Macintosh and Apple IIe computer at a rock bottom price. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
January 1, 1991... The Mac LC Apple Computer has finally introduced a computer that bridges the chasm between the powerful, high-end Macintosh line and the long time classroom favorite, the Apple IIE. The Macintosh LC is a low-cost color computer that runs...

New math: math software that addresses the NCTM's new curriculum standards. (Software Review) (Hop to It, Lollipop Dragon Introduces Measurement, and Estimation: Quick Solve I mathematics educational software) (evaluation)
January 1, 1991... New Math When the NCTM came out with its Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics in 1989, it emphasized that "problem solving should be the central focus of the mathematics curriculum.... [It is] a process that should...

Animal magnetism: new multimedia products let students investigate the world of animals. (Software Review) (Mammals: A Multimedia Encyclopedia and Interactive Nova: Animal Pathfinders educational software) (evaluation)
January 1, 1991... Animal Magnetism When it comes to studying the animal kingdom, students have been limited traditionally to pictures in books, a few welldone filmstrips and videos, and the requisite class hamster. But now, using the power of multimedia...

College bound: two new programs to help families explore colleges and their costs. (Software Review) (College Explorer and College Cost Explorer from The College Board) (evaluation)
January 1, 1991... College Bound From the latter part of junior year to the first half of senior year, many high school students and their parents are consumed with the all-important college search and admissions process. The College Board, a nonprofit...