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PIRLS 2011 User Guide for the International Database
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Foy, Pierre, Ed.; Drucker, Kathleen T., Ed. – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2013
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) provides international comparative data about students' reading achievement after four years of primary schooling, while also measuring trends over time, monitoring curricular implementation, and identifying promising instructional practices. Conducted on a regular 5-year cycle, PIRLS has…
Descriptors: Guides, Users (Information), Reading Achievement, Best Practices
Critiquing the Culture of Computer Graphing Practices.
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Brasseur, Lee – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2001
Argues that current approaches to computer graphing practices are ill suited to meet the complex needs of real users. Offers an overview of work in two major areas of graphing theory and research: the sociology of science and the educational research of mathematics and scientific students. Suggests what technical communicators can do to improve…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Graphs
Conceptual Design: Cornerstone of Usability.
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Rubin, 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
To Build on Appleworks and the Apple II, or Not--Seven Points to Guide Your Decision.
Chesebrough, David E. – Computing Teacher, 1993
Discusses seven factors to consider in deciding whether or not to build on AppleWorks and Apple II technology now that Apple Computer is developing little new software for the system. Factors include the impact of change on users and the existence of mail-order support services, which are listed in a sidebar. (KRN)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Software, Equipment Evaluation, Merchandise Information
Technology in Instructional Support Services.
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1991
This manual is intended to provide directors of funded programs and teachers with an awareness of a wide range of technology services, programs, and applications for improving the quality and effectiveness of instructional support services in New York State schools. The first of nine chapters contains two papers: "Technology Support for…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Educational Improvement
Crossing Disciplines: Usability as a Bridge between System, Software, and Documentation.
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Morgan, 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
Computer Tools for Teachers: A Report.
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. Instructional Design Section. – 1989
This report is based on the premise that giving teachers computer tools will enhance instructional effectiveness, encourage teacher collaboration, and maximize staff efficiency. The purpose of the report is to heighten awareness of the importance of providing teachers computer tools to work with and to describe the critical components needed to…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Cooperative Planning