Methodological Drawbacks of Current Educational Software and Suggestions for Radical Improvement Based on Algo-Heuristic Theory.

Landa, Lev N.

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ERIC Number: EJ573962

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Methodological Drawbacks of Current Educational Software and Suggestions for Radical Improvement Based on Algo-Heuristic Theory.

Landa, Lev N.

Educational Technology, v38 n5 p54-56 Sep-Oct 1998

After reviewing 50 educational software titles produced by 21 companies to assess how thinking and thinking skills were developed, the author found most had similar methodological drawbacks. Describes the algo-heuristic methodological position and outlines drawbacks of current software. (PEN)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, Educational Theories, Heuristics, Merchandise Information, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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