Things You'll Need:
- Dr. Seuss Reading Games Software
- Encarta (Mac)
- Oxford English Dictionary On CD-ROM
- Art And Graphics Software
- Educational Software
- Encyclopedia And Dictionary Software
- Home And Hobbies Software
- Math Software
- Barbie® Ocean Discovery™ software
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Step 1
Check reviews in computer magazines and on the Internet to narrow your choices.
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Step 2
Compare features and prices of programs.
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Step 3
Do not compare the number of entries or audio-visual features - the depth and quality of the information is more important.
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Step 4
Try the program if you can. Are the entries thorough and useful?
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Step 5
Find out the level of the program: student, adult, or technical.
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Step 6
Avoid programs such as street atlases and telephone directories that duplicate information easily available at no cost on the Internet.
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Step 7
Make sure you can copy text and graphics from the program.
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Step 8
Avoid integrated programs that include multiple reference works on a single CD-ROM.
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Step 9
Determine the cost of updates.
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Step 10
See if the program offers a link to an updated online version of itself.
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Step 11
Ask teachers, school librarians, and children's librarians for recommendations of programs for students.










