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A Hypermedia System to Explain Library Use.
Fowler, Richard H.; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Describes the development and installation of a hypermedia system for student use at the University of Texas Pan-American library that provides information about the library's resources as an alternative to existing printed materials. Highlights include selecting an authoring tool and computer hardware and the development of an icon-based system.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Higher Education
An Electronic Book for Early Learners.
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Barker, Philip; Giller, Susan – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discusses differences between conventional books and electronic books, examines human-computer interface design issues, presents a development model for a hypermedia electronic book system, and describes the development of an electronic ABC book on CD-ROM for early learners. Future directions are also discussed. (24 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Early Childhood Education, Futures (of Society)
The Evaluation of a Hypertext Discussion Tool for Teaching English Literature to Secondary School Students.
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Bain, Alan; Huss, Phillip; Kwong, Howard – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Describes a study that evaluated a network-based hypertext discussion tool (HDT) for teaching literature to adolescents by investigating whether the incorporation of the HDT into students' homework routine raised achievement over traditional discussion and text-based homework. Considers student feedback and attitudes toward learning with the HDT.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Integrating Financial Analysis into Presentations
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Saatci, Elizabeth – Business Communication Quarterly, 2004
Assignments that combine case studies with applied research can work for presentations as well as for written reports. One such assignment that has proven to be successful both in the author's classes and later in the students' professional lives is based on (1) incorporating banking concepts and encouraging their use in presentations; (2)…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Hypermedia, Multimedia Materials, Intermode Differences
Inventing the Virtual Textbook: Changing the Nature of Schooling.
Siegel, Martin A.; Sousa, Gerald A. – Educational Technology, 1994
Discussion of the educational effectiveness of textbooks focuses on a model of a virtual textbook that relies on hypermedia. Highlights include changing roles of teachers, students, and content; systemwide features of the virtual textbook, including interface and object-oriented design; classroom environment; sequencing; and a prototype. (Contains…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Analysis, Educational Change
Case Study: The Creation of a Computer Learning Environment as an Alternative to Traditional Lecturing Methods in Chemistry.
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Waddick, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Describes the use of a HyperCard-based computer-assisted instructional program at Otago Polytechnic (New Zealand) that replaces traditional lectures in analytical chemistry. Topics discussed include the instructor's role; computer-managed testing; writing the computer program; computer simulations; digitized video movies; and student reactions.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing