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Lewin, D. R. – 1986
This paper describes the development of a software program which incorporates interactive graphics techniques into a teaching and research environment at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion, Israel, and the experience of transferring the software from mainframe to personal computer (PC) operating systems at the California Institute of…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Mitchell, Eugene E., Ed. – 1978
A Microcomputer-Implemented Design Aid and Simulator (MIDAS) has been developed and used as an interactive learning system by electrical engineering students at the freshman and sophomore level. Evaluation of the system indicates that a great potential exists in the area of dedicated, inexpensive, interactive learning systems. User acceptance has…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computers
O'Keefe, Steve – Internet World, 1995
Describes World Wide Web sites and hypertextbooks for interactive learning related to the following academic subjects: calculus, chemistry, medicine, astronomy, engineering, and literature. Provides examples of large Internet sites that act as clearinghouses for information on hypertextbooks. (AEF)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Calculus, Chemistry, Clearinghouses
Peer reviewedMerrill, M. David – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Reviews instructional design techniques that are suggested for improving the quality and effectiveness of educational software. Three areas of instructional design are addressed: (1) instructional strategies, including provision, examples and active feedback; (2) screen display, including text style variety; and (3) human factors, including…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Feedback, Guidelines
Yeaman, Andrew R. J. – Instructional Innovator, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered in selecting video display screens and furniture and designing work spaces for computerized instruction that will provide optimal conditions for student health and learning efficiency. Use of work patterns found to be least stressful by computer workers is also suggested. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Furniture, Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Preferences
Peer reviewedBalman, T. – Computers and Education, 1981
Discusses computer assisted instruction programs that deal with the specific area of the modeling of systems and the programing techniques that affect their educational value. An environment intended to increase the impact of interactive CAI is described and developed. (Author/CHC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements, Display Aids
Fuller, Robert G., Ed. – 1983
This nine-paper collection from a June 1983 Open University (OU) campus workshop in Milton Keynes, England, describes an interactive video project developed for an OU undergraduate course, T252, Introduction to Engineering Materials, and discusses varied aspects of interactive videodisc program development. The following papers are included:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Requirements, Engineering Education, Flow Charts
Mitchell, Eugene E., Ed. – 1979
Described is an approach to teaching computer architecture courses with a set of software tools. Aspects of computer science with aspects of computer engineering are merged. The laboratory approach is utilized so that students learn by trying and doing. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Engineering
Hathaway, Michael D. – Educational Technology, 1984
Reviews research findings on variables in computer screen displays and their effects on learning for use by purchasers or designers of computer systems for instructional purposes. Variables discussed include fatigue, density of displayed text, scrolling, upper-case vesus upper- and lower-case lettering, letter size, and graphics. Ten references…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements
Sansalone, Mary – Engineering Education, 1990
Described are the use of case-method teaching, educational competitions, and interactive computer-graphic instructional software to teach structural engineering concepts at the freshman level. Details of the instructional software used and the bridge competition are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), College Freshmen, College Science, Competition
Knirk, Frederick G. – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses features in the physical environment that need to be considered for integrated learning systems (ILSs). Highlights include ergonomics; lighting, including contrast and colors; space, furniture, and equipment, including keyboard, monitor, software, and printer; ambient noise and acoustics; temperature, humidity, and air quality control;…
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Climate Control, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1984
This resource guide contains descriptions of microcomputer programs that are suitable for use in community college courses in agriculture and natural resources. Product descriptions are organized according to the following subject areas: agricultural business, animal production, farm mechanics, farm management, forestry and natural resources,…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production
Erickson, Stanford C., Ed.; Cook, John A., Ed. – 1981
Experimental instructional projects and educational programs generated by teachers at the Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago are described. Department-based projects include the following: introductory botany for nonscience students, University of Illinois, Urbana; futuristic and technological approaches to nonmajor biology, Ohio…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Bachelors Degrees, College Instruction, Communication Skills
