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Lucas, Leslie – Educational Technology, 1991
Discusses elements involved in the visual design of the computer-learner interface. Topics discussed include the need for consistency in screen layout; information representation, including accuracy in images and visual cuing strategies; and menu selection interfaces, or command representations, including their placement on the screen. (11…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Requirements, Man Machine Systems, Menu Driven Software
Draper, Stephen W.; Norman, Donald A. – 1984
The discipline of software engineering can be extended in a natural way to deal with the issues raised by a systematic approach to the design of human-machine interfaces. The user should be treated as part of the system being designed and projects should be organized to take into account the current lack of a priori knowledge of user interface…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Design Requirements, Guidelines
Yeaman, Andrew R. J. – 1985
Recent improvements in the human factors elements incorporated in the design of personal computer interfaces are illustrated by detailed analyses of two microcomputers and their word processors (Osborne 1/WordStar and Apple's Macintosh/MacWrite). The vital steps in operation are described through analyses of the behavioral requirements involved in…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Human Factors Engineering
Guelph Univ. (Ontario). – 1985
This 21-paper collection examines various issues in electronic networking and conferencing with computers, including design issues, conferencing in education, electronic messaging, computer conferencing applications, social issues of computer conferencing, and distributed computer conferencing. In addition to a keynote address, "Computer…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Design Requirements, Information Networks
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Shires, Nancy Lee; Olszak, Lydia P. – RQ, 1992
Discusses basic principles of human-computer interface design that will be helpful to librarians involved in designing effective OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) screens. Highlights include physical features; general principles; menu screens; commands; inquiry screens; messages, including help screens; and organizational considerations,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Design Requirements, Library Catalogs, Man Machine Systems
Farkas, David L. – Online, 1984
Addresses the problems of unsuitable physical layout of the visual display terminal, keyboard, and document holder and improperly selected office furniture by discussing a group of office products dubbed "computer furniture," i.e., terminal tables and furniture for peripherals. Purchasing advice is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Display Systems, Furniture, Furniture Design
Borgman, Christine L. – Videodisc/Videotext, 1982
Provides a brief overview of videotex systems currently in operation and discusses an analysis of those systems in which the various features of the videotex user-system interface were identified. System design considerations for videotex are outlined and the results of the feature analysis of existing systems are presented in three figures.…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services
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Hereford, James; Winn, William – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Reviews research on uses of computer sound and suggests how sound might be used effectively by instructional and interface designers. Topics include principles of interface design; the perception of sound; earcons, both symbolic and iconic; sound in data analysis; sound in virtual environments; and guidelines for using sound. (70 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Auditory Perception, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis
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Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Discussion of online catalogs focuses on issues in interface design. Issues addressed include understanding the user base; common user access (CUA) with personal computers; common command language (CCL); hyperlinks; screen design issues; differences from card catalogs; indexes; graphic user interfaces (GUIs); color; online help; and remote users.…
Descriptors: Color, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements, Hypermedia
Williams, Fred D. – 1984
An adventure game is a role-playing game that usually, but not always, has some fantasy aspect. The role-playing aspect is the key element because players become personally involved when they assume a role, and defeat becomes personal and less acceptable than in other types of games. Computer-based role-playing games are extremely popular because…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Educational Games
Bergeron, Bryan – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1991
Discussion of speech recognition technology and its use in computer-assisted instruction focuses on prototype systems designed for medical education. Commercial speech recognition systems are described, hardware and software requirements are examined, and the use of a speech recognition system to streamline an existing user interface is discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Courseware, Design Requirements
Cole, Michael; And Others – 1983
A group of American and Japanese psychologists, anthropologists, linguists, and computer scientists gathered at the University of California, San Diego, to exchange ideas on models of joint problem solving and their special relevance to the design and implementation of computer-based systems of instruction. Much of the discussion focused on…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Cooperation, Design Requirements
Cochrane, Pauline A. – Research Libraries in OCLC: A Quarterly, 1982
This essay focuses on use of the Library of Congress Subject Headings system in online catalogs for the retrieval of information by subject. Among the topics addressed are differences among catalog forms (card, microform, and computer); user interface with different forms of catalog; the types of subject indexes employed in present online…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs
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Jonassen, David H. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Defines the functions of windows that are used as visual display techniques in computer software systems, reviews research on the effectiveness of window environments, discusses knowledge structures, and presents principles for designing windowed environments based on research findings and individual differences and screen design research. (10…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Individual Differences
Williams, Joan Frye, Ed. – 1986
Papers presented and summaries of discussions at a 3-day conference which focused on screen displays for online catalogs are included in this report. Papers presented were: (1) "Suggested Guidelines for Screen Layouts and Design of Online Catalogs" (Joseph R. Matthews); (2) "Displays in Database Search Systems" (Fran Spigai);…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Human Factors Engineering
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