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Norton, Priscilla – Educational Technology, 1992
Discussion of discourse created by computers defines discourse as a pattern of cognitive functioning and identifies two such modes of thought: narrative and expository. Discussion covers the computer as discourse; schemas as a way to understand how knowledge is organized; simulations, hypermedia, and databases as discourse; and interactive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases
Lewis, Joan E. – TECHNOS, 1994
Describes the development and current status of virtual reality (VR) and VR research. Market potentials for VR are discussed, including the entertainment industry, health care and medical training, flight and other simulators, and educational possibilities. A glossary of VR-related terms is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Elementary Secondary Education
Aldrich, Clark – Online Learning, 2001
Presents responses of leaders from six simulation companies about challenges and opportunities of soft-skills simulations in e-learning. Discussion includes: evaluation metrics; role of subject matter experts in developing simulations; video versus computer graphics; technology needed to run simulations; technology breakthroughs; pricing;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation

Schrock, John Richard – American Biology Teacher, 1984
Indicates that although computers may churn out creative research, science is still dependent on science education, and that science education consists of increasing human experience. Also considers uses and misuses of computers in the science classroom, examining Edgar Dale's "cone of experience" related to laboratory computer and "extended…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1983
This hearing presents the text of House Resolution 1134, related testimony, prepared statements, and supplementary materials. A statement by Tom Downey, a congressional representative from New York State and the introducer of the bill, is followed by a prepared statement, two articles, and testimony by Ludwig Braun of the Computer Science…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
Brown, Herman D.; And Others – 1985
This document consists of three parts. The first part is a report on a project conducted to develop computer software needed by vocational agriculture teachers in Texas. The report details the process used to assess and develop software, and provides guidelines that can be used by others in evaluating computer software for vocational agriculture…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Beginning Teachers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy