Software evaluation skills are essential for the active instructor. Limited budgets and the overwhelming number of educational software titles demand a structured approach to assessing the value of these tools for communicating and reinforcing learning. With the advent of the multimedia CD-ROM and now with the blossoming of interactive websites, the possibilities for technology-enhanced learning have never been greater. But instructors must choose wisely among these tools. This presentation offers guidelines for instructors who seek to integrate educational software into the learning environment.