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Denk, Joseph; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1994
Describes a study of computer use in classrooms at three land grant universities to determine the level at which computers have been integrated into the curriculum. Faculty attitudes toward computers are examined, hindrances to computer use are considered, and recommendations for the use of computers in higher education are suggested. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Chubb, Beverly – 1994
This practicum addressed the problem of fourth grade students who watched their fingers and used the "hunt and peck" method while answering questions in curriculum-based software. The following objectives were established: at the end of the 15-week practicum period, all of the 22 targeted students will demonstrate at least 80% accuracy in correct…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades
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Hammond, Nick; And Others – Computers and Education, 1992
Reports on the outcome of a seminar that addressed issues relating to the use of information technology (IT) in universities in the United Kingdom. Results of three surveys of faculty attitudes toward the use of computers in teaching are discussed, and directions for courseware development and for institutional support are suggested. (13…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Foreign Countries
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Cohen, Rina S. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discusses the use of pre-Logo microworlds for elementary school children and describes developments that are being made to alleviate problems encountered in classroom implementation of the microworlds. Highlights include tutorial support; a menu-driven user interface appropriate for young children; effectiveness of new learner support features;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Futures (of Society)
Johnson, Craig W.; Grover, Patricia A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Describes the Hypertutor Model, a message design framework for interactive instructional systems that emphasizes learner control, presentation, practice, feedback, and learning resources. Problems with software designed for computer assisted instruction are examined; hypertutor systems are discussed; and MegaMentor, a hypertutor system at the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Feedback
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Fawcett, Angela J.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1993
Discusses the use of multimedia techniques in computer-assisted learning (CAL) to help dyslexic children with spelling. An evaluation study that tested rule-based versus mastery-based approaches to spelling remediation is reported; problems that dyslexic children have with traditional CAL are discussed; and software that uses synthesized speech is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Dyslexia, Elementary Education
Terrell, Steve; Rendulic, Paul – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1995
Examines problems surrounding traditional assessment and evaluation in education and suggests ways to broaden the methodology as well as the validity of the assessment process. A study of elementary school students is described that used computer-generated assessment involving graphic feedback with and without text to study motivation and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Weller, Herman G.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discussion of hypermedia-based instruction (HBI) focuses on the effects of cognitive style on student achievement. The development of interactive software for eighth-grade students studying computer ethics is described; gender differences are examined; problems are identified; and information-accessing frequency is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Plomp, Tjeerd; Pelgrum, Willem J. – Computers and Education, 1991
Presents results of a survey of lower secondary schools in Belgium, France, Greece, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States that addressed the availability and use of computer hardware and software. Problems experienced in introducing computers into schools and the attitudes of principals toward computers are also…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Trends
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Herrmann, Robert W. – Computers and Education, 1989
Discusses results of a survey of Virginia's public high schools that was conducted to determine the progress that had been made in integrating computers into the classroom based on the 1984 guidelines released by the Virginia Department of Education. Difficulties with hardware and software, teacher characteristics, and teacher training are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Guidelines
Akahori, Kanji – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Discussion of problems encountered in educational software development in Japan is the second of a two-part series on evaluation of Japanese microcomputer-based software. Problems associated with content, learner attitude, and graphics presentation are described, and future challenges in simulation and integrating courseware with other teaching…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Radhakrishnan, Senthil; Bailey, James E. – 1997
This paper addresses issues and cost benefits of World Wide Web-based education systems. It presents the results of an effort to identify problems that arise when considering this media and suggests conceptual solutions to some of these problems. To evaluate these solutions, a prototype system was built and tested in an engineering classroom; the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer System Design
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Hoyles, C.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1994
Presents findings of a study designed to identify the background and process factors that influence the success of groupwork with computers. The multisite case study involved mixed-sex mixed-ability pupils, aged 9-12, who undertook mathematics tasks using LOGO or a database. The discussion includes the impact of organizational styles and patterns…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Cooperative Planning