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Dwyer, Carol – Educational Media International, 1993
Offers several definitions of multimedia, identifies a sample of the most popular multimedia technologies, and provides a discussion of their content. Summaries of software and a few brief case studies of successful elementary and secondary implementations are presented. Addresses of publishers of products mentioned in the article are appended.…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Definitions
Poulton, Bruce R. – 1992
The Workplace Literacy System Project (WLS) prepared interactive CD-ROM discs containing about 50 hours of instruction and drill in basic skills presented within the context of the textile/apparel manufacturing industry. The project was conducted at a Sara Lee knit products plant in North Carolina. During the project, literacy task analyses were…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development
Mauldin, Mary – Educational Technology, 1996
Describes the formative evaluation of computer-based multimedia programs on CD-ROM that were developed in South Carolina to encourage middle school students to explore various environmental careers. Three main areas of evaluation are discussed: (1) user evaluation; (2) functional evaluation; and (3) content evaluation. The role of students and…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Analysis, Environmental Education

Tsai, Chin-Chung – Educational Media International, 2000
Describes a typology of the use of educational media that includes audience, location, time, interactivity, cost, and training. Compares a variety of educational media including radio, television, CD-ROM, and Internet-based instruction, and concludes that Internet-based instruction has the most potential. (Contains 12 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Iiyoshi, Toru; Hannafin, Michael J. – 2002
This paper introduces and analyzes problems and issues in the design and use of cognitive tools in open, user-centered learning environments. It introduces a classification scheme for tool functions, and showcases several tools in a current educational hypermedia research and development effort. Information-seeking, information-presentation,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Valauskas, Edward J. – Online, 1993
Suggests imaginary and currently possible uses of computers to keep children's curiosity alive and improve teaching. A sixth-grade dinosaur project involving a schoolwide network, compact discs, and e-mail is described as a fantasy. Real examples include using KIDSPHERE on the Internet and electronic networks for language, geography and science.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Parham, Charles – Technology and Learning, 1994
Reviews computer software programs that are useful for teaching history. Three categories are examined: reference libraries on CD-ROMs and videodisks; multimedia electronic textbooks; and single-event programs. A chart that indicates publisher, hardware requirements, price, grade level, program information, print capabilities, and special features…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Costs, Courseware

Langone, John; Malone, D. Michael; Stecker, Pamela M.; Greene, Eric – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1998
Effects of a traditional instructional format and technology-enhanced anchored instruction on the immediate and long-term acquisition of knowledge was evaluated with 100 university students in a special-education course. The CD-ROM-based anchored-instruction group outperformed the traditional instruction group on the multiple-choice follow-up test…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Delivery Systems, Disabilities

Vogel, D.; Klassen, J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2001
Examines the status, issues, and trends of multimedia instructional support. Presents examples associated with the development of CD-ROMs and interactive Web sites to illustrate important considerations for such development. Some issues considered include: degree of interactivity, performance, accessibility, dependability, and development dynamic.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment

McQueen, Tena F.; Fleck, Robert A., Jr. – T.H.E. Journal, 1999
Describes three technology-based alternative approaches to traditional classroom instruction that have been tried at Columbus State University (Georgia) to meet the needs of nontraditional part-time students: vendor-developed courses delivered via the internet; vendor-developed tutorials and tests on CD-ROM; and instructor-developed and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Assessment, Higher Education
Tessmer, Martin; Jonassen, David – 1993
Criteria were developed and used to determine which of three existing computer-based instruction (CBI) lessons could be repurposed into a multimedia format. Researchers were commissioned to evaluate these three traditional linear CBI lessons by an insurance company. The lessons were updates on company policy and procedures. The repurposed CBI…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Content Analysis
Smith, Charles W. – 1998
Applied Business Technologies, Inc. is in the process of developing multi-media training CD's to support the implementation of its PowerCAMPUS student information system product. Multi-media training is a very powerful tool for achieving objectives. Trainees take the course at a time convenient for them and progress at a pace suited to their…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware
Fletcher, J. D. – 1992
What is known about the cost effectiveness of interactive courseware (ICW) is reviewed, and issues that remain are summarized. Effect size is used for reporting the effectiveness of ICW programs. Two ICW media are considered: computer-based instruction and interactive videodisc instruction. Effect sizes for computer-based instruction have been…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Cost Effectiveness
Hedberg, John G.; And Others – 1994
This paper examines improving learning outcomes through redesigning information landscapes. The concept of information landscapes has been a constant theme in the development of interactive multimedia packages. For the user interface to this information to be effective and efficient, consideration must be given to the cognitive load placed on the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation
Wiggins, Marvin E. – 1994
This document is the final report to the U.S. Department of Education of a research and development grant awarded to establish a fully equipped electronic training room and test the effectiveness of hands-on instruction in learning the NOTIS OPAC (online public access catalog) and the Silver-Platter ERIC database on CD-ROM. The purpose of the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Electronic Classrooms
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