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Henderson, Robert B.; Sales, Gregory C. – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Proposes guidelines to enable the consistent and thorough review of instructional interactive video packages. Presented in outline form, the evaluation criteria include package information, documentation and support materials, role of the computer in instruction, role of video and audio in instruction, and the computer videodisc mix. (CLB)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria
Sales, Gregory C. – Computing Teacher, 1989
Explains how the different levels of instructional videodisc programs serve different teaching situations. Characteristics of the software and the hardware system required for its use are described; the role of the teacher is discussed; and levels of interactivity between the student and the computer are described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Effectiveness, Interaction
Carrier, Carol A.; Sales, Gregory C. – Educational Technology, 1987
Describes the inadequacies of the current software for computer-based instruction, and presents a framework of instructional components to guide the design of such software. A taxonomy of design considerations is then discussed, including instructional context, strategies, and technical capabilities that can be used to enhance instruction. (4…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Effectiveness
Sales, Gregory C.; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1986
Describes a two-part rating scale for use in systematically evaluating lessons. Both computer and noncomputer lesson components are examined in the context of the nine events of instruction of which well-designed lessons are composed, and the effectiveness of each instructional event is rated. The lesson evaluation form is included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Improvement
Sales, Gregory C.; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1991
Describes a study that analyzed the evolution of microcomputer-based instructional software for grades K-12 published from 1981-88. Four companies identified their most popular software and their most technically advanced software. Products in each category were analyzed to develop a chronology of the evolution of instructional software and to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedRysavy, S. Del Marie; Sales, Gregory C. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1991
Reviews recent research on cooperative computer-based instruction (CBI) and discusses findings related to achievement levels and ability, patterns of study, social interchange, motivation and attitudes, and gender differences. Guidelines for the implementation of cooperative CBI are presented, and implications for software designers are suggested.…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
