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Harmon, Paul – Performance and Instruction, 1985
Briefly discusses three different approaches to instruction and differences between education and training, and proposes a system for categorizing different types of instructional software currently available: memorization software for education (drill and practice) and for training (simulations), and performance aid software (intelligent computer…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Classification, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Carrier, Carol A.; Sales, Gregory C. – Educational Technology, 1987
Describes the inadequacies of the current software for computer-based instruction, and presents a framework of instructional components to guide the design of such software. A taxonomy of design considerations is then discussed, including instructional context, strategies, and technical capabilities that can be used to enhance instruction. (4…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Effectiveness
Spector, J. Michael; And Others – Educational Technology, 1992
Presents a taxonomy describing various uses of artificial intelligence techniques in automated instructional development systems. Instructional systems development is discussed in relation to the design of computer-based instructional courseware; two systems being developed at the Air Force Armstrong Laboratory are reviewed; and further research…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedAdler, Debora L. – Computers & Education, 1994
Describes "Getting Clean with Herkimer," a software package designed to teach elementary special education students to classify personal grooming objects. A study compared this software program with another one, including results of pretests and posttests and computer use and attitude measures. (32 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes
Peer reviewedEly, Donald P. – Educational Media International, 1989
Discusses interaction and the need for considering cultural dimensions when translating instructional materials between nations. A taxonomy of educational objectives for interaction is introduced and Stolovitch's procedures for learning verification and revision (LVR) are discussed, including case studies describing interactive radio instruction,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classification, Courseware, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedPeled, Zimra; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Proposes a taxonomy to aid decision makers in selecting computer software consistent with their educational values regarding the nature of instruction and the use of information technology, based on beliefs about human development and learning. Characteristics of instruction, properties of software, and the congruence between them are discussed.…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
