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Reviews the computer software `Research Paper Writer,` by Tom Snyder Prods.

Reviews the software 'Writing an Opinion Paper' from Minnesota Educational Computing Corp.

Features the educational software program dubbed Big6 Turbo Tools that helps automate the research-paper process by putting all tools online. Significance of the software to K-12 students; Number of school that licensed the software; Promotion of the software by former librarian Kaaren Linton.

The article provides updates on children's book illustrations in the United States as of November 2000. The author comments on computer-illustrated books, the utilization of computer and other technological equipment in making children's illustrations and details on the history of book illustrations and sample work of several illustrators.

Offers a few suggestions for library applications for Broderbund Software's computer software, Print Shop Deluxe. Features and capabilities; Process of creating a sign announcing library hours; Dozens of uses in the library for the greeting card option; Customized stationary.

Looks at the Stationery Studio, a new software program created to encourage students to write from FableVision. Key features; Remarks from Tom Plati, director of libraries and educational technology for the Wellesley Public Schools in Massachusetts; Web site address of FableVision; Cost of the software.

Presents information on various recommended computer software for librarians and classroom teachers. CybraryPRiNT; Turnitin.com; CybrarySafe.

Reviews the software The First "R" Grade 3, produced by Milliken to encourage reading comprehension.

Reviews the Muppet Slate computer software produced by Sunburst Communications that introduces children to the process of writing from the generation of ideas through a final, printed product.

States that one of the many challenges to school library media specialists in the 1990s is to provide adequate technology and to manage it effectively. The contradictions of CD-ROM; Needs assessment planning; Funding truths; Ten important questions to be asked before purchasing a CD-ROM resource; Selected bibliography of CD-ROM 1990-1992; What works; Educational outcomes.

Reviews the software 'The Newsroom,' published by Springboard Software Inc.

The article discusses computer use by and software and electronic resources for preschool children in the context of library services for this age group. Issues addressed include educational media and software, the benefits of analog learning materials over digital ones, and early childhood education and learning psychology research on the subject.

The article comments on the impact of using Internet filters on the learning experiences of K-12 students. Internet filtering software make researching even harder for students. Schools that are receiving federal funds are required to install Web-filtering software. Efforts have been launched to examine the problems associated with the use of Internet filtering software.

The article evaluates "Con Le Orecchie Di Lupo - Read, Play and Listen," storybook app packed of interactive experiences, created by Five5ifty.

Evaluates the computer software `Writing for Readers (An Odyssey of Discovery Series),' from Pieran Spring Software which brings a high-tech format and interface to the art of putting pencil to paper. Features of the software; Weaknesses, strengths and uses of the software.

Reviews the computer software `Clifford's Big Book Publisher,` by Scholastic.

Discusses rules to be followed in storing and protecting valuable diskettes. Importance of a good storage system; Software collection organizing; Chart construction.

Reviews the computer software `Success with Literature: Hamlet,` by Scholastic.

Reviews the Spelling Speechware: Level Three (Listen and Learn Series) software produced by Houghton Mifflin to develop skills in spelling.

Evaluates the English language instruction software Mission Control Word Games developed by Gamco Industries and Walt Disney Comic Strip Maker from Walt Disney. Systems requirement; Benefits offered to students; Capabilities and limitation.

Reviews MicroMedia's 'Micro Messenger,' a software program for students from grades four to 12 that simulates an electronic bulletin board and mail service.

Reviews the social studies software 'Discovery,' produced by Nystrom Inc.

The article reviews several educational software applications for tablet computers geared toward the 2-5 year age group of children, including "Endless Alphabet," produced by Originator, Inc., an eponymous app based on the book "Go Away, Big Green Monster!" by Ed Emberly, produced by Night & Day Studios, and "Spot the Dot," produced by Ruckus Media Group.

The article presents a review of the CD-ROM program "Nutrition Labels: Reading between the Lines."

Reports on a new array of professional development classes for educators that teach K-8 students how to use technology to do their everyday classwork from Portland, Oregon-based Learning.com. Overview of the training sessions of the company; List of available professional development classes; Number of activities included in the EasyTech, a Learning.com product.

Presents information on various information technology introduced in January 2004 at the American Library Association's midwinter meeting in California. Purpose of the Public Access Management System from 3M; Features of the portable wireless self-checkout system from Checkpoint; Design of the Web Reporter computer software from Dynix for its Horizon automation system.

Talks about school library automation systems. Capacity of the technology to compile a volume of library collections; Information on integrated library systems; Details on Web-based systems and thin clients; Features of automation software. INSET: Savvy Shopping Tips.

Reviews several CD-ROMs. `The World's Greatest Museum'; `Blue's Art Time Activities'; `Buddy Brush and the Painted Circus'; `Click and Color'; `Does It Belong?'; `Shapes.'

Reviews the computer software Encyclopaedia Britannica CD 99 Multimedia Edition.

Evaluates the arts education software Color Me: The Computer Coloring Kit developed by Mindscape. Systems requirement; Interesting features; Capabilities and limitation.

Reviews Springboard Software's 'Certificate Maker' utility software, which students from kindergarten to 12th grade can use to create illustrated certificates.

Reviews the social studies software 'Lincoln's Decisions,' produced by Educational Activities Inc.

Reviews the design software 'Mask Parade,' produced by Springboard Software Inc.

Reviews an educational software called Magic Slate from Sunburst Communications.

Presents survey results on projected software sales in 1980 conducted by the National Audio-Visual Association. Gross educational sales from January to July 1980.

Presents a selection of audiovisuals based on their commendable quality for young people through age 14. Films/videos: `Dollhouse Murders,' from Aims Media, `Hailstones and Halibut Bones,' from Aims Media; Recordings: `Family Garden,' by John McCutcheon, `Morning, Noon and Nighttime Tales,' by Bill Gordh, `Starfishing,' by the Green Chili Jam Band; Computer software: Thinkin' Things from Edmark Corporation; Carnegie Medal evaluation committee; Distributors.

Presents a compilation of notable children's films/videos, filmstrips, recordings, and microcomputer software. The selection of audiovisuals was based on their commendable quality for young people through age 14. Includes Consumer's Union's `Buy Me That,' and Bill Wellington's `Bill Wellington Presents Woof Radio.' INSETS: Filmstrips.;Distributors.

Reviews computer software relating to education. Inclusion of the Bank Street School Filer, from Sunburst Communications; Hometown: A Local Area Study, by Active Learning Systems; MECC Trivia Machine/MECC Stuff and Fetch, from Minnesota Educational Computing Corp.; Database Management Systems: An Introduction, from Educational Activities.

Features different recreational computer software. Ace Reporter from Mindplay; CodeQuest from Sunburst; Facemaker from Spinnaker.

Features different educational computer software. Ace Reporter from Methods and Solutions; Adding Fractions from Microcomputer Workshops Courseware; Mathematics Activities Courseware Level 7 from Houghton Mifflin Co.

Reviews various computer software products. 'Brainz,' produced by Bainum Dunbar; 'The Writing Workshop,' by Milliken; 'Enchanted Forest,' by Sunburst Communication.

Evaluates several education computer software. Rhyming to Read; Spell It; The Writing Adventure; The Geometric Supposer.

Reviews several computer software packages. 'Discover: A Science Experiment,' 'Forecast' and 'Planetary Construction Set: Discoveries in Science.'

Reviews several microcomputer software. 'The Classics Series'; 'Cloze Thinking'; 'Contained Reading Series'; TAC-PAT Looking at Components'; Typing Tutor and Word Invaders'; 'Super Whiz'; 'Word Whiz'; 'Alphabetizing I & II'; 'Basic Reading Skills'; 'Language Arts'; 'Relevant Reading through Social Studies'; 'Hangword/Scramble V1.1'; 'Spelling V1.1.'

Reviews several computer software. 'A-V Catalog Writer,' from Random House School; 'Catalog Card Maker III,' from Winnebago Software; 'Library Circulation System,' from Winnebago Software Co.; 'Library Processes System,' from Educomp; 'The Overdue Writer; The Elementary Overdue Writer; The Elementary Overdue Collector and The Overdue Collector,' from Follett Software Co.

Reviews several computer software packages. 'Alphabet Circus (Early Childhood Software Series),' from Developmental Learning Materials, 'Kidware Concentration,' from Millennium and 'The Ollie Series,' from C.C. Publications.

Presents a sample of software for library applications of microcomputers. Automatic Test Author from Resource Software International Inc.; Quick-Search Librarian from Interactive Microware Inc.; OVERDUEMaster from MASTER Software; Scribe Library System from Scribe Software Inc.

Reviews several computer software designed specifically for use in the library media center.

Reviews educational computer software products. 'Sentence Combining,' produced by Milliken Publishing Co.; 'Decimals: Practice,' produced by Control Data Publishing Co.; 'Hey Taxi!' produced by Milton Bradley Co.

Reviews several computer software. Cut and Space from Electronic Arts; Demo-graphics from Conduit; Homeword from Sierra On-line; PFS:PROOF from Software Publishing Corp.