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Reviews several digital photo editing and image management software released in the U.S. in 2003, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 and Photoshop Album 2.0 from Adobe Systems Inc.

Examines various digital music programs used for imparting musical training to young students in the U.S. Benefits of musical training for students; Introduction of graphical interface for composing music; Provision of program fundamentals for learning users; Advantages of Musical Instrument Digital Interface in students learning.

Presents several digital editing programs for middle and high students in the U.S. Usability of the VideoStudio 6 computer program; Product support of Studio DV; Features of the Adobe Premiere 6.5.

Evaluates several handheld computers. Features of th Visor Neo and Visor Edge; Offer of m125 of versatility and expandability; Usability of Palm m105. INSETS: Shopping Tips;More Entry-Level Handheld Options.

Focuses on how technology is infused into teaching art and music to elementary school students in the United States. Information on the use of technology in the Seasonal Flowers curriculum of art teacher Linda Ruel-Flynn; How computers helped music teacher Kay Greenhaw enhance her K-5 music curriculum; Types of technology which can be used in teaching art and music.

Features several geography CD-ROMs. National Geographic Society's GeoBee; Tom Snyder Productions' Geography Search; DK Interactive Learning's My First Amazing World Explorer 2.0.

Presents several Web sites that can help teachers about research assignments, curriculum boosters and class activities. Family Education Network; LightSpan; Scholastic.com; BigChalk.

Evaluates and describes the titles of several interactive, story-telling adventures for elementary school children in the United States. Includes `Blue's Birthday Adventure'; `Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch'; `Junkland Jam'; Summary outline.

Evaluates the electronic test preparation package for college-bound juniors who will take the United States Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) designed to measure verbal and mathematical reasoning ability. Straight-talking teenage video tutors and review lessons in `Acing the New SAT'; `Higher Score,' an upgraded version of Kaplan's `Road Trip' SAT prep package.

Looks at Internet filtering products available in the United States. Includes N2H2 Inc.'s Bess; Unified Research Lab's I-Gear 2.9; SurfWatch Software's SurfWatch Educational Edition; WatchGuard Technologies' WatchGuard SchoolMate; NetPartners Internet Solutions Inc.'s WebSENSE.

Presents a number of technologies in the form of books, globes, off-line toys, calculators, and others, to enhance a student's learning. Information on the 16-inch inactive Barney ActiMate; Details on various Comfy interactive movies; Identification of movies; Reference to the Book Buddy Collection; Detailed information on other technologies. INSET: Ordering information for the high-tech connection products.

Focuses on the success of students with disabilities, looking at stories of teachers of disabled students. Details on student participation in activities involving technology; Benefits of using technology to supplement and expand the learning process; Views of Terry Lankutis, a teacher of special education at public schools; Information on a school curriculum for use with technology.

Examines several ways in which young children use technology in the classroom. Reference to the use of Microsoft PowerPoint by students at Cuba Elementary School in Cuba New Mexico, to produce online computer books; Use of Davidson's Multimedia Workshop for online story presentations, by students at Marshall Elementary School in Lewisburg, Tennessee; Other ways in which children use technology in the classroom.

Examines several school projects designed to attract girls and young women to the field of computer science in the United States. Furman University's redesigned computing and computer science courses; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York's science program that informs college women students all about computers; Marsh Valley High School in Idaho's `Young in Women in Technology' program.

Looks at mobile computers, focusing on their usage in schools in the United States. Array of purchasing decisions involved in obtaining a notebook computer; Level at which hand-held computers are used in education; Why note-book computers have been added on the back-to-school list for freshman at the Ursuline Academy in Texas. INSETS: Dare to dream: A notebook for every student.;Portable computing takes a field trip..

Presents strategies used to train American teachers the basics in computer use. Launch by Kentucky of the Student Technology Leadership Program; Offer by school district in Rosemount, Minnesota of technology support workshops to teach teachers and staff in computer basics; Technology plan implemented by the Erving Elementary School in Erving, Massachusetts.

Focuses on the use of scheduled field trips in cyberspace of students and educators. Role and Importance of telecommunications to the students; Example scenario of an electronic field trip; Lists of scheduled electronic field trips for school year 1996-97. INSET: Finding more..

Examines the role of technology-based instruction in helping special children achieve learning success. Includes multimedia-rich learning tools providing visual stimulation, audio reinforcement and reading encouragement for hearing impaired; Role of multimedia learning tools for children coping from learning disabilities; Quick accessing automation for motor impaired.

Looks at five titles which use multimedia to help students journey through a range of human civilizations and their culture. Places toured by title users; Information on Africa Trail by MECC; 500 Nations by Microsoft; Mieko: Story of Japanese Culture by Digital Productions; Nile: Passage to Egypt by Discovery Channel; STV: Maya by National Geographic; Prices; Classroom features; More. INSETS: Basic system requirements.;A closer look at the many culture programs..

Features Microsoft's computer operating system Windows 95. Hardware requirements; Ease-of-use changes; Presence of an AutoPlay feature for booting CD-ROM disks; Ability to recognize Plug and Play-compliant devices; Interaction with digital information; Multimedia support; Built-in telecommunications functions. INSET: A look into the future..

Provides insights into how scanners work and how teachers are putting them to work in the classroom. Scanner technology; Purchase considerations; Directory of scanner manufacturers; Use of scanners to support special education efforts in the classroom; Digital art galleries.

Reports on the cooperation between the Special Education Technology Resource Center at the Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts and Apple Computer Inc. in providing computer technology for students with special needs. Technical assistance and training of teachers; Grant from Apple Computer Inc. for regular and special education programs.

Features educators who use technology to motivate, teach and empower children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Anti-victimization training; Technology as equalizer; Teaching children to communicate and express themselves; Case studies.

Presents hypermedia project ideas from educators. Softwares used; Social studies; Language arts; Sciences; Implications on students.

Reports on the accomplishments of teachers and students in exploiting technology in their different endeavors. Computer designed coloring books for hospital patients; Use of modem in disseminating information about recycling plastics; Fundraiser for Daytona's homeless citizens; More.

Presents a variety of software items used by children. Identification of the Thinking Science: First and Second Grades, Mega Math Blaster, ClarisWorks for Kids, and the Cat in the Hat; Cost of software; What the programs highlight; Age range of software; Contact information.

Presents a collection of computer programs to develop children's skill in written expression. Includes Davidson's Kid Works Deluxe; MECC/The Learning Company's Story Book Weaver Deluxe; Broderbund's The Amazing Writing Machine.

Reviews several computer software for educational purposes. INSET: Program of the month, by Diane Van Ausdall..

Presents several software used in computer-assisted instruction of Geography. Includes Cartopedia; Encarta 96 World Atlas; Trudy's Time and Place House; Crosscountry USA; Description of the softwares. INSET: Digging deeper into geography (software programs)..

Discusses the use of multimedia computer software to study different cultures. CD-ROMS that utilize interactive maps; Colorful animated sequences; Unprecedented opportunity to explore diverse cultures and histories; Examples of software such as `Africa Trail,' `500 Nations,' and `Passage to Vietnam.' INSET: Archeology, K-8: Digging up the past (software)..

Features multimedia encyclopedias for children ages 5 to 12. My First Encyclopedia; First Connections: The Golden Book Encyclopedia; Webster's Interactive Encyclopedia; Children's Multimedia Encyclopedia; Random House Kid's Encyclopedia.

Presents a guide to used computers. Applications; Warranty; Maintenance; Technical support; CD-ROM drives; Speed; Hard drives and floppy drives; Random Access Memory; Price.

Features multimedia upgrade kits for MS-DOS/Windows computers. Upgrading of computers in schools; Problems concerning installation and incompatibility of upgrade kits; Cost advantages of upgrade kits.

Gives information relating to the availability of computer software. Cost of software; By whom they are manufactured; Contact information; Highlights of the software; Purpose for which software is best suited.

The article evaluates several products including AVerPen pen, the Latitude Z from Dell Computer Corp., and Co:Writer 6 application software.

Reviews several computer software for Web site design. Microsoft FrontPage from Microsoft Corp.; SiteSpinner V2 from Virtual Mechanics; Adobe GoLive 7.02 from Adobe Corp.; Macromedia Dreamweaver from Macromedia Inc.

Discusses the advantage of help desk software in school technology departments. Primary function of help desk systems; Benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing in education; Examples of help desk solutions. INSETS: Help Desk Solutions;Outsourcing Tech: Pros and Cons.

Focuses on issues concerning multimedia authoring K-12 in the United States. Services offered by multimedia authoring tool kits; Ways of building a HyperStudio presentation; List of Multimedia Authoring Software.

Focuses on distance education via online classes. Online offerings; Computer conferencing and video technology; Course description; Accreditation; Benefits of an online education to students. INSET: Net masters nursing..

Presents computer programs to help teachers simplify their classroom management tasks. Includes Microsoft Works 4.0, Easy Grade Pro 2.0 and Datebook & Touchbase Pro Bundle.

Examines educational CD-ROM titles featuring work exhibits of classical artists. Le Louvre: The Palace and Its Paintings from BMG Interactive Entertainment; Masterpiece Mansion from Philips Interactive; Passion for Art: Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and Dr. Barnes from Corbis Publishing; Rings: Five Passions in World Art from Calliope Media; Platforms and unusual system requirements; Strengths.

Features four CD-ROM studies of early Western cultures. Microsoft's Ancient Lands; Swifte International's Archibald's Guide to the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt; Medio Multimedia Inc.'s Exploring Ancient Architecture; Sumeria Inc.'s Exploring Ancient Cities.

Previews printing software for classroom use. Card Shop Plus from The Software Toolworks; Print Artist from Maxis; Print Shop Deluxe from Broderbund; Features.

Evaluates the educational computer software Expert Maps Gold Edition for Windows from Expert Software and PC Globe Maps `n' Facts from Broderbund Software Inc. Features in common; Scope; Help menus; Distance measurements; Research capabilities; Price; Contact information.

Evaluates the computer software LEGO Dacta Control Lab from LEGO Dacta. Emphasis on technology education; Multidisciplinary nature; Grade level; Strengths; Weaknesses; Price; Contact information.

Evaluates software on Social Studies. Includes `Encarta 96 Encyclopedia,'; `Choices, Choices: Kids and the Environment,'; `Oregon Trail,'.

Provides information regarding popular multimedia animation packages used in children's education. Definition of animation; Amazing Animation; Kid Pix Studio; Magic Theatre; Nickelodeon Director's Lab; Features and capabilities; Limitation. INSET: New artistic tools..

Features laptop computers or notebooks that are comparable in price and value to full-size computers. Criteria in buying notebooks for schools; Toshiba Satellite T1900; Tandy 3900; Grid Convertible 486; Powerbook 145B; IBM PS/Note 425. INSET: A laptop for under $250..

Features ergonomic keyboards designed to reduce the strain of typing. Health Care's Comfort Keyboard; Apple Computer Inc.'s Adjustable Keyboard; Infogrip's BAT Personal Keyboard; Kinesis Model 100 Ergonomic Keyboard. INSET: An ounce of prevention..