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| Thomson, Philip | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBailin, Alan; Thomson, Philip – Computers and the Humanities, 1988
Describes the natural language processing techniques used in two computer-assisted language instruction programs: VERBCON and PARSER. Contends that only by incorporating natural language processing techniques can these programs offer a substantial number of exercises and at the same time provide students with informative feedback. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Courseware, English Instruction
Peer reviewedGreenberg, Gary – Computers and the Humanities, 1991
Discusses "Object LOGO," a symbolic computer programing language for use in the creative arts. Describes the use of the program in approaching arts projects from textual, graphic, and musical perspectives. Suggests that use of the program can promote development of creative skills and humanities learning in general. (SG)
Descriptors: Art Education, Courseware, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFarghaly, Ali – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
States that Computer Assisted Language Instruction (CALI) software should be developed as an interactive natural language processing system. Describes artificial intelligence and proposes a model for intelligent CALI software (MICALI). Discusses MICALI's potential and current limitations due to the present state of the art. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Courseware
Peer reviewedZock, M.; And Others – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
Describes a computer program under development that is to be used as a tool for theory builders, teachers, and students in language learning. This is an interactive program and not only helps the learning of a language but also provides analysis on how language is learned. Questions if computers learn. (GG)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedBarrow, J. – Computers and the Humanities, 1997
Describes "SuperText," computer software designed to support expository writing among students in distance learning programs, and its theoretical justification. Notes the various models of writing supported by "SuperText" and outlines the functions of the program. Evaluates "SuperText" on the basis of student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Distance Education
Peer reviewedNeuwirth, Christine M. – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
Discusses the potential and the limitations of intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) in the teaching of writing. Outlines the goals and significance of research, and analyzes the pedagogical assumptions underlying such research. Describes the architecture of these systems and illustrates instructional design issues by describing the ITS program,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Courseware, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedChapelle, Carol – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
Explores uses for intelligent courseware in language classrooms. Defines three types of intelligent systems: microworlds, intelligent grammar checkers, and intelligent tutoring systems. Explains uses of these systems for all phases of writing instruction and for second language instruction. Questions for future research are raised. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Courseware
