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The Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) will establish technical standards and guidelines to ensure that the survey design and implementation processes of PIAAC yield high-quality and internationally comparable data. This document provides a revised version of the technical standards and guidelines originally…
Descriptors: Adults, International Assessment, Adult Literacy, Competence
Peer reviewedGoyne, June S.; McDonough, Sharon K.; Padgett, Dara D. – Clearing House, 2000
Discusses 12 questions that teachers and administrators should ask when evaluating educational software. Considers points such as the consistency with the curriculum, the appropriateness of media and activities, the opportunity for practice and review, the allowance for social interaction, and the accessibility to students. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Peer reviewedShirk, Henrietta Nickels; Smith, Howard T. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994
Argues that technical communicators should have a working definition of icons, know when to use them, and understand some of the problems inherent in icon design. Recommends using a workable icon classification system and adhering to some practical design guidelines. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Documentation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRubin, Jeff – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1996
Suggests why conceptual design is so often neglected by development teams. Presents a five-step process for developing a sound conceptual model for a software application. Describes how technical communicators can reinforce and support conceptual design in their projects. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Higher Education, Technical Writing, Use Studies
Peer reviewedBush, Michael D. – Applied Language Learning, 1991
Reviews principles for hardware selection, and forecasts the state of technology in terms of fidelity, feedback, and open architecture in language training. (six references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Educational Technology, Feedback
Peer reviewedMorgan, Marilyn R. P. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1995
Discusses what usability is and how to test for it. Offers nine suggestions for technical communicators working on usability testing. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Reader Text Relationship, Technical Writing
Peer reviewedQuist, Raymond W.; Lloyd, Lyle H. – Contemporary Education, 1996
Describes recent advancements in augmentative and alternative communication aids for individuals with disabilities, explaining what speech recognition and speech output devices are, defining communication aids, examining features of communication aids, and describing various dedicated (strictly for communication) and nondedicated (computers with…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Donohue, Chip – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Highlights importance of computer literacy for child care administrators. Identifies common uses of computers by administrators, and lists Internet Web sites addressing child advocacy, child care organizations, government agencies, health and safety, and parenting. Notes six on-line training, continuing education, and professional development…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
