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Peer reviewedCook, E. K. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1990
This survey of authoring languages that are used in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) highlights recent developments in Macintosh authoring languages and discusses their use in courseware development. CAI effectiveness is defined, advantages and disadvantages of CAI are described, and future research needs are suggested. (27 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
Peer reviewedShih, Yu-Fen; Alessi, Stephen M. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study investigating the effects of conceptual models (computer graphics and animation) on learning and transfer of code evaluation and generation skills of novice programmers; changes in declarative knowledge during skill acquisition; relationships between the quality of subjects' mental models and performance in skill learning and…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKnupfer, Nancy Nelson; McIsaac, Marina Stock – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Discussion of the use of desktop publishing software to produce instructional materials highlights a study that used a wrap-around text format with variations in the amount of white space surrounding the graphic to investigate the effect of white space variations on the reading speed and comprehension of undergraduate students. (28 references)…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Higher Education
