This article examines the current state of children's software evaluation practice and predicts what the future of educational software evaluation might look like in light of the potential of the dynamic nature of educational and edutainment software. Key issues are discussed such as the best way to evaluate the appropriateness of software for children at each age-group and the most efficient means of making this information available to parents and teachers.

"...microcomputers in schools are no longer a novelty, but contribute significantly in the learning process, and software selection is taken as seriously as the selection of text books. This Digest will outline a seven step process for responsible software selection."