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Van Valkenburg, Mac – Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses recent approach at undergraduate engineering curriculum emphasizing bringing some engineering courses to freshman and sophomore levels. Summarizes several examples of the approach at various institutions throughout the country. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Engineering

Geysen, W.; And Others – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Presented is a philosophy for the education of professional engineers in Belgium. Modern techniques that may be used in classical studies are analyzed. Described is a curriculum that is specific for the Belgium situation in an unified Europe. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation

Wiley, Scott E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
The focus of this article is on how computer graphics can be integrated throughout the engineering graphics curriculum to increase visual perceptual skills. Visual perception is defined, the need to develop it is described, and methods which engineering graphics educators can use to develop it are outlined. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Tucker, Eric – Education + Training, 1997
The University of Lincolnshire and Humberside's engineering department uses computer-assisted learning in to optimize lecturers' and tutors' time, allowing students to learn at their own pace and enabling lecturers to direct teaching to the weakest areas. Cost savings resulted from a greater number of students taught more efficiently. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Wiley, Scott E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
Proposed is a hierarchy of visual learning giving three primary stages of visual learning as well as seven hierarchical stages. A clarification of terms associated with visual learning is presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
Christensen, Larry C.; Bodey, Michael R. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Addresses the issue of assuring quality software for use in computer-aided instruction and presents a structure by which developers can create quality courseware. Differences between courseware and computer-aided instruction software are discussed, methods for testing software are described, and human factors issues as well as instructional design…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware

Shacham, Mordechai; Cutlip, Michael B. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1981
Provides a summary of essential characteristics of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) and Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations (PLATO) educational computer system. Considers future of the computer based education which effectively combines PSI with computer assisted instruction. Discusses current status and future use of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Poirot, James L.; Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1987
This first in a projected series of five articles discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on education. Highlights include the history of artificial intelligence and the impact of microcomputers; learning processes; human factors and interfaces; computer assisted instruction and intelligent tutoring systems; logic programing; and expert…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Trends, Human Factors Engineering
Riches, Brian – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Discusses the use of a computer-illustrated text (CIT) with integrated software to teach electric circuit theory to college students. Examples of software use are given, including simple animation, graphical displays, and problem-solving programs. Issues affecting electric circuit theory instruction are also addressed, including mathematical…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware

Thomas, Ruth – Computers and Education, 1994
Discusses the costs of producing durable educational software in an academic environment and describes an optimized software life cycle that has been implemented at the University of Cambridge (England) Engineering Department. Topics addressed include needs assessment; specifications; program design; implementation and testing; feedback; and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Henderson, Catherine – 1984
This paper reviews briefly the essential characteristics of both invitational education and computer assisted instruction (CAI) and the ways in which coordination of these two models can produce stimulating and valuable educational experiences for students. A matrix illustrates the characteristics of CAI which can support the major values of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Design Preferences, Guidelines

Wozny, Michael J. – Computers and Education, 1981
Addresses key issues facing universities which plan to establish instructional computer graphics facilities, including computer-aided design/computer aided manufacturing systems, role in curriculum, hardware, software, writing instructional software, faculty involvement, operations, and research. Thirty-seven references and two appendices are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs

Shacham, Mordechai; Cutlip, Michael B. – Computers and Education, 1988
Discussion of laboratory experiment simulation in science and engineering education focuses on the need for authoring systems that can be used to create simulations. An editor for a simulator model containing variables and mathematical equations is presented, and screen displays and data analysis are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
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

Magin, D. J.; Reizes, J. A. – Computers and Education, 1990
Discussion of the use of computer simulation for laboratory experiments in undergraduate engineering education focuses on work at the University of New South Wales in the instructional design and software development of a package simulating a heat exchange device. The importance of integrating theory, design, and experimentation is also discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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