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Physics Teacher | 8 |
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Mahoney, Joyce | 3 |
Grable-Wallace, Lisa | 2 |
Risley, John S. | 2 |
Cline, Robert A. | 1 |
Park, John C. | 1 |
Ritchie, LeVonda S. | 1 |
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Grable-Wallace, Lisa; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1989
Evaluates seven courseware packages covering the topics of fluid dynamics, kinetic theory, and thermal properties. Discusses the price range, sub-topics, program type, interaction, time, calculus required, graphics, and comments of each courseware. Selects some packages based on the criteria. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Mahoney, Joyce; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1988
Evaluates five courseware packages covering the topics of Newton's laws and seven courseware packages for work, energy, momentum, and conservation laws. Discusses the price, sub-topics, program type, interaction, time, calculus required, graphics, and comments of each courseware. Selects some packages based on the criteria. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Mahoney, Joyce; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1988
Evaluates 10 courseware packages covering topics for introductory physics. Discusses the price; sub-topics; program type; interaction; possible hardware; time; calculus required; graphics; and comments on each program. Recommends two packages in projectile and circular motion, and three packages in statics and rotational dynamics. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Mahoney, Joyce; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1988
Evaluates 16 commercially available courseware packages covering topics for introductory physics. Discusses the price, sub-topics, program type, interaction, time, calculus required, graphics, and comments of each program. Recommends two packages in measurement and vectors, and one-dimensional motion respectively. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Ritchie, LeVonda S.; Risley, John S. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reviews a computer courseware package for mechanics at the high school and introductory college level. Discusses one-dimensional collisions, two-dimensional collisions, and simple harmonic motion programs. Shows two typical monitor displays. Rates this program as good overall. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Grable-Wallace, Lisa; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1989
Evaluates 5 courseware packages covering the topics of simple harmonic motion, 7 packages for wave motion, and 10 packages for sound. Discusses the price range, sub-topics, program type, interaction, time, calculus required, graphics, and comments of each courseware. Selects several packages based on the criteria. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Cline, Robert A.; Risley, John S. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reviews the computer software, "Science Toolkit," made by Broderbund Software. The software covers experiments on light, temperature, timing, motion, speed, and frequency by using interfacing equipment. Provides an evaluation and four typical monitor displays. Concludes that it is an excellent software package. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Park, John C. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reviews "Vernier Software: Precision Timer II" for high school through college mechanics. Introduces 14 different modes including pulse time, pendulum timer, bouncer timer, gate timer, collision timers, and stroke calibration. Provides two typical displays and ratings of the software. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software