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Portability: Cross-Cultural Educational Perspectives.
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Ely, Donald P. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discussion of cross-cultural media transfer emphasizes computer software portability. Educational aspects of portability are discussed; types of software most suitable to portability are described; educational guidelines for portability that focus on linguistic, contextual, structural, and motivational factors are offered; and a formative…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Context Effect
The Portability of Computer-Related Educational Resources: Summary and Directions for Further Research.
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De Diana, Italo; Collis, Betty A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Reconsiders and affirms the general model of factors that influence the portability potential of educational software by summarizing the articles in this special issue. Factors that received the most attention include software design and development; overall instructional approach; teacher training; and cultural assumptions. Areas for further…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Cultural Context
The Portability of Computer-Related Educational Resources: An Overview of Issues and Directions.
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Collis, Betty A.; De Diana, Italo – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Provides an overview of the articles in this special issue, which deals with the portability, or transferability, of educational computer software. Motivations for portable software relating to cost, personnel, and time are discussed, and factors affecting portability are described, including technical factors, educational factors, social/cultural…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware
Computer Assisted School Administration and Management: The State of the Art in Seven Nations.
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Visscher, Adrie J.; Spuck, Dennis W. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1991
Discussion of the state of the art in computer-assisted school administration (CASA) is based on preceding articles in this issue describing administrative computing in Australia, England, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, and the United States. Highlights include findings of the country-specific articles, elements of the school…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Software, Educational Administration, Foreign Countries
Structured Computer Learning Activities at School and Participation in Out-of-School Structured Activities.
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Hecht, Jeffrey B.; Dwyer, David J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Examines the relationship between student participation in structured activities and academic success at school; discusses the use of computers in schools; and describes a study that investigated 220 students in 3 high schools to determine relationships between participation in structured activities and successful computer use in school. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Learning to Learn Revisited: Computers and the Development of Self-Directed Learning Skills.
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Lieberman, Debra A.; Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1991
Considers three main components of self-directed learning: (1) topic knowledge; (2) procedural skills; and (3) self-monitoring. The role of computer-assisted instruction in autonomous learning is discussed, software that fosters independent problem solving is reviewed, and it is recommended that computers be incorporated in courses emphasizing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Software Engineering for Portability.
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Stanchev, Ivan – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discussion of the portability of educational software focuses on the software design and development process. Topics discussed include levels of portability; the user-computer dialog; software engineering principles; design techniques for student performance records; techniques of courseware programing; and suggestions for further research and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Developing Computer Aided Instruction Systems for Microcomputers.
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Price, John A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Discusses microcomputer systems and networks and presents some economic considerations for their use in education. Highlights include the design of computer assisted instruction (CAI); the development of appropriate software; organization of lesson material; authoring systems and languages; and a checklist for designing or installing a CAI system.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
A Practical Research Tool for Assessing Ability to Use Computers: The Computer Ability Survey (CAS).
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Kay, Robin H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a study of 647 preservice teachers in Ontario that used the Computer Ability Survey (CAS) to assess 4 components of computer literacy: software ability, awareness, programming skill, and perceived control. Correlations and validity for the CAS are discussed, and results of a principal-components factor analysis are reported. (Contains 39…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Correlation