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Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1995
This guide introduces trainers, managers, and educators to a variety of new multimedia technologies now being used for presentation and training in business, military, and academic settings. The text describes advances in and implementation of technologies that range from wireless local area networks (LANs) and high definition television (HDTV) to…
Descriptors: Business, Communications, Computer Simulation, Distance Education
Andrews, Dee H. – Educational Technology, 1988
Delineates the differences between simulators and training devices, and discusses the possibility of inadequate training when simulators are used as training devices. Guidelines for appropriate training device development using a behavioral learning approach are presented. (13 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Evaluation Criteria
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Parmentier, Christophe – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses computer science developments in French primary schools and describes strategies for using computers in the classroom most efficiently. Highlights include the use of computer networks; software; artificial intelligence and expert systems; computer-assisted learning (CAL) and intelligent CAL; computer peripherals; simulation; and teaching…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Warner, H. D. – 1987
Human engineering guidelines for the design of instructor/operator stations (IOSs) for aircrew training devices are provided in this handbook. These guidelines specify the preferred configuration of IOS equipment across the range of the anticipated user sizes and performance capabilities. The guidelines are consolidated from various human…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Pilots, Annotated Bibliographies, Aviation Mechanics
Faraday, Sally; Harris, Richard – 1989
Technical aids and information technology are the subjects of this document, one of 9 modules in an 11-unit resource pack designed to help trainers and postsecondary and continuing education staff meet the needs of special needs students in Great Britain. Having completed the module, staff should be able to: (1) identify technical aids; (2)…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Wilkenfeld, Jonathan; Kaufman, Joyce; Starkey, Brigid – 1995
This report of a study at the University of Maryland describes an international, interactive, and interdisciplinary project for first- and second-year students, which combines a large lecture format with small-group, seminar-type sessions organized around a computer-assisted simulation model, the International Communication and Negotiation…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Harding, Lori; And Others – Social Studies Journal, 1991
Discusses a comparative study of two fourth grade social studies teaching programs based upon study units concerning flight. Concludes that both Hilda Taba's Teaching Strategies Program and the published simulation program "Flight" were exciting alternative methods of teaching map reading to fourth graders. Reports that students using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation