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Montague, William E. – 1979
Intended to provide a frame of reference for a symposium on automated aids to instructional design and development (ID), this paper accomplishes three tasks: (1) it outlines problems encountered in ID--e.g., complexity of curriculum planning and instruction development, quality maintenance in the ID process and products, and cost effectiveness--in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Media, Guides
Niemiec, Richard P.; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Critiques the Henry Levin and Gail Meister article on cost effectiveness, pointing out that differences in computing the costs of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) yield different results. Also describes problems with other data in the study. Includes two tables. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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Becker, Henry Jay – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Educators must think clearly about how they want students' education to improve, what computers can do to help, how that assistance can be accomplished, and whether any of this is affordable. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Yarusso, Lowell – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Examines two key considerations related to the question of whether computer-based training is justified--training objectives, and costs of developing computer-based programs. Questions on training content, skills to be performed by trainees, specific training objectives, development and revision costs, salaries, and cost estimates are presented to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Decision Making
Foy, Norman F. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1993
Describes the Corporate Educational NETwork developed at IBM that uses interactive television for training. Reasons for a new training method are discussed, including lowering costs; technical details are explained, including the use of a communications satellite; course offerings are described; and results of evaluations are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Course Evaluation
Lintz, Larry M.; And Others – 1979
This study investigated the feasibility of a low cost computer-aided instruction/computer-managed instruction (CAI/CMI) system. Air Force instructors and training supervisors were surveyed to determine the potential payoffs of various CAI and CMI functions. Results indicated that a wide range of capabilities had potential for resident technical…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Chandler, Theodore A. – American School Board Journal, 1986
Reports on the cost-effectiveness of four educational interventions and their effectiveness in raising student achievement in mathematics and reading. Research shows that tutoring yields the best results. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Updated information for computer purchases appropriate for use in a childcare center classroom is offered. Includes a list of minimum hardware requirements for Windows-based computers as well as Macintosh, and low-budget alternative solutions. New software titles for preschool children and K-5 school-age children are reviewed. (AA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Levin, Henry M.; Meister, Gail – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Presents research comparing the cost-effectiveness of four educational interventions (computer-assisted instruction, cross-age tutoring, reduced class size, and longer school day) designed to raise elementary student achievement. Results show that computer-assisted instruction was less cost effective than peer tutoring. Includes three tables…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Thomas, Jackie; Turner, Philip M. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes the use of computer networks and integrated learning systems (ILS) in education. File servers are explained; operating system software is discussed; hardware differences between local area networks (LANS) and integrated learning systems are described; criteria for purchasing ILS are presented; and initial costs are mentioned. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Dede, Christopher – Educational Technology, 1989
Outlines practical strategies which educational administrators can apply in planning for the use of advanced instructional technologies, and presents a checklist to use in evaluating new instructional devices. Highlights include assessing instructional needs; hardware and software considerations; vendors; costs; and effects of change and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Dennis, J. Richard; Kansky, Robert J. – 1984
This book is directed to any educator who is interested in the use of the computer to improve classroom instruction. It is a book about the materials, human factors, and decision-making procedures that make up the instructional application of computers. This document's single goal is to promote educators' thoughtful selection and use of both…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs
Muiznieks, Viktors; Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
In computer assisted test construction (CATC) systems, the computer is used to perform the mechanical aspects of testing while the teacher retains control over question content. Advantages of CATC systems include question banks, decreased importance of test item security, computer analysis and response to student test answers, item analysis…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Testing
Lipman, Art – Media & Methods, 1994
Discusses the planning that is needed to effectively network school computers. Topics addressed include advantages of networking, including electronic mail, cost effectiveness, and time savings; use by students and teachers; wiring systems; network configurations; and use by library/media centers. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Planning
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Kommers, Piet – Educational and Training Technology International, 1993
Describes types of cooperation which allow publishers, electronic companies, and software developers to share expertise and resources while developing hypermedia. Highlights include (S)GML (Standard Generalized Markup Language); producing hypermedia; authoring; and steps in the development of hypermedia, including database management systems.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cooperation
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