Software and the
Curriculum
Types
Selection
Licensing
Standards for
Evaluation
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Software selection is dependant
upon what you want technology to help you do. The following factors should
be considered when selecting software.
Quality. Use software
reviews and recommendations, pilot test the software before buying it,
review support documentation on program operation.
Number (and type) of
copies. Use companies' flexible pricing structures: "lab packs" or
price discounts for buying multiple copies, site licenses, or networked
versions.
Source of best prices.
Use dealers who have lower prices than the publishers (Educational
Resources, the Educational Software Institute).
Match with curriculum and students.
Choose wisely between two packages that seem to do the same thing (match
software carefully to the student levels and curriculum specific needs).
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