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Pantelidis, Veronica S. – Educational Technology, 1993
Considers the concept of virtual reality; reviews its history; describes general uses of virtual reality, including entertainment, medicine, and design applications; discusses classroom uses of virtual reality, including a software program called Virtus WalkThrough for use with a computer monitor; and suggests future possibilities. (34 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Futures (of Society)
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Cocco, Anthony M.; And Others – Tech Directions, 1995
Includes "Managing Personality Types in the Computer Classroom" (Cocco); "External I/O Input/Output with a PC" (Fryda); "The Future of CAD/CAM Computer-Assisted Design/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing Software" (Fulton); and "Teaching Quality Assurance--A Laboratory Approach" (Wojslaw). (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing
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Chen, J-G; Hou, C-A – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
VITAL (Vision Impaired Task and Assignment Lexicon) is an integrated computerized system that performs workplace design tasks for visually impaired workers. VITAL consists of three modules: ergonomics consultation, disability index, and work measurement. Evaluation indicated that VITAL could be used as a tool to help nonprofessional vocational…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer System Design, Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems
Sondak, Norman; Sondak, Eileen – 1991
This paper presents elements of the computer graphics environment including information on: Lotus 1-2-3; Apple Macintosh; Desktop Publishing; Object-Oriented Programming; and Microsoft's Windows 3. A brief scenario illustrates the use of the minimization principle in presenting a new product to a group of international financiers. A taxonomy of…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Classification, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics
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Thaller, Manfred – Historical Methods, 1995
Discusses new developments in digitizing manuscripts. Introduces four categories describing level of detail for digital images in historical information systems. These are illustrative, readable, Paleographic quality, and enhanceable. Examines traditional architecture, tagged manuscripts, and approaches to full-text integration. (MJP)
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Demao, John; Saltzberg, Steven – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Describes the conversion of graphic design studios at Virginia Commonwealth University from traditional to electronic environments. Interviews with undergraduates, graduate students, lab assistants, faculty, and administrators regarding the changing environment are summarized; and resulting conclusions and recommendations are presented. Examples…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adoption (Ideas), Art Education, Automation
Ingram, David; And Others – 1993
This document contains a project report and procedures manual from a project in which a group of junior colleges and postsecondary technical schools in Texas developed, pilot tested, and disseminated performance criterion-referenced occupational examinations for technical occupations. The report describes how teachers and industry personnel…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Science