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Rouse, William B.; And Others – 1980
A series of six experiments was conducted to increase understanding of human performance on diagnostic tasks, and in the process to investigate the feasibility of using context-free computer-based simulations to train troubleshooting skills. Three simulated diagnostic tasks were developed: a simple context-free task, a complex context-free task,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making Skills, Difficulty Level
Small, Ruth V.; Venkatesh, Murali – 1994
Research that identifies factors that facilitate information processing and enhance performance without reducing group confidence and decision satisfaction may influence future development of groupwork systems. This paper contains a review of the literature on cognitive and motivational issues in both group decision-making and learning contexts…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills

Phillips, Gerald M.; And Others – American Journal of Distance Education, 1988
Describes the development of a computer-assisted college course in group performance skills (GPS) which was designed to expand the instructor's ability to monitor development of individual performance skills and assess their influence on the group output. Computer-mediated communication is explained, and its implications for distance education are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Decision Making Skills, Distance Education