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| Post, Paul E. | 1 |
| Romiszowski, Alexander J. | 1 |
| Sive, Mary Robinson | 1 |
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Sive, Mary Robinson – Educational Technology, 1979
Gives criteria to be considered prior to the purchase of instructional media, and lists software taxonomies, defined by mode, degree of abstraction, and by ease and cost of production. Appropriate uses of media and media selection aids are discussed. (RAO)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Media, Guides, Instructional Materials
Parsons, Jerry; And Others – Educational Technology, 1976
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria, Learning Activities, Material Development
Locatis, Craig N.; Atkinson, Francis D. – Educational Technology, 1976
What to consider before making selections. (LS)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Environment, Educational Media, Educational Objectives
Post, Paul E.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1988
Provides an introduction to robotic technology, and describes current robot models. Three ways of using robots in education are discussed--as exemplars of other processes, as objects of instruction, and as prosthetic aids--and selection criteria are outlined. (17 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Electromechanical Technology, Evaluation Criteria, Physical Disabilities
Romiszowski, Alexander J. – Educational Technology, 1987
Describes the current status and limitations of expert systems, and explores the possible applications of such systems in education and training. The use of expert systems as tutors, as job aids, and as a vehicle for students to develop their own expert systems on specific topics are discussed. (40 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria
Williams, Warren S.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1981
Describes relatively new computer software that can be used to maintain, analyze, and report large sets of educational data. The application of two of these packages to problems faced when manipulating educational data is demonstrated, and administrators are provided with information on the evaluation and selection of software products. (MER)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Nelson, Charles E.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1987
Reports the results of a survey that examined educational media usage and preference by teachers. Reasons for the increasing use of computers and videotape cassette recorders over traditional media are identified, and the need for media courses in teacher education curricula is discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Media, Educational Trends, Media Selection
Smeltzer, Dennis K. – Educational Technology, 1984
INSTAN, a computer program designed to aid in appropriate media selection for classroom teaching, comprises three interrelated sections which focus on instructional objectives, the instructional environment, and instructional material selection. INSTAN is not described as an all-inclusive media selection model, but as a paradigm for further…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Course Objectives
Fetter, Wayne R. – Educational Technology, 1984
An evaluation form used at Ashland College (Ohio) for critical evaluation of educational software is presented. The form covers basic product information, program content, educational appropriateness, organizational and technical components, teacher's manual, and product revision. (MBR)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
