NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Weber, Jacques; And Others – Educational Media International, 1992
Explains molecular graphics, i.e., the application of computer graphics techniques to investigate molecular structure, function, and interaction. Structural models and molecular surfaces are discussed, and a theoretical model that can be used for the evaluation of intermolecular interaction energies for organometallics is described. (45…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Graphics, Models, Molecular Structure
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Magnenat-Thalmann, Nadia – Educational Media International, 1992
Presents an overview of the problems and techniques involved in visualizing humans in a three-dimensional scene. Topics discussed include human shape modeling, including shape creation and deformation; human motion control, including facial animation and interaction with synthetic actors; and human rendering and clothing, including textures and…
Descriptors: Clothing, Computer Graphics, Human Body, Models
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Vepierre, Philippe – Educational Media International, 1992
Examines the use of the microcomputer in video production and considers the types of equipment, the management, and the technological capabilities that need to be available to a small producer. Highlights include software packages for character generation; digitization; three-dimensional image animation; and graphics modules. (four references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Microcomputers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ChanLin, Lih-Juan – Educational Media International, 2001
This study of eighth and ninth graders explored gender differences in computer assisted learning using different presentation formats (animation, still graphics, and text). Results showed that the gender effect was significant in procedural learning but not in descriptive learning, and that treatment effect was significant among girls and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Gender Issues, Grade 8
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Sirohi, Vijayalaxmi – Educational Media International, 1999
Baroma (Balance of Rotating Machinery), the Web-based educational engineering interactive software for teaching/learning combines didactical and software ergonomical approaches. The software in tutorial form simulates a problem using Visual Interactive Simulation in graphic display, and animation is brought about through graphical user interface…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Sorensen, Birgitte Holm – Educational Media International, 1993
Describes a development project for the use of computer graphics and video in connection with an inservice training course for primary education teachers in Denmark. Topics addressed include research approaches to computers; computer graphics in learning processes; activities relating to computer graphics; the role of the teacher; and student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers