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Jonassen, David H.; Wilson, Brent G. – 1990
Noting that automation has had an impact on virtually every manufacturing and information operation in the world, including instructional design (ID), this paper suggests three basic metaphors for automating instructional design activities: (1) computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems; (2) expert system advisor systems; and (3)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Expert Systems, Instructional Design
Zahir, Sajjad; Paulson, Dan – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1991
Analyzes the decision to network a collection of microcomputers into a local area network (LAN) based on cost factors. A mathematical model of the decision-making process is proposed that identifies an indifference point where the choice between a network and a stand-alone environment is equally attractive. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Costs
Heidari, Farzin – 1993
The current status of computer-aided manufacturing in the 4-year industrial technology programs in the United States was studied. All industrial technology department chairs were mailed a questionnaire divided into program information, equipment information, and general comments sections. The questionnaire was designed to determine the subjects…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Computer Software, Course Content