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Code Red: Triage or COgnition-Based DEsign Rules Enhancing Decisionmaking TRaining in a Game Environment
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van der Spek, Erik D.; Wouters, Pieter; van Oostendorp, Herre – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
Serious games have a great potential for training and educating people in novel and engaging ways. However, little empirical research has been done on the effectiveness of serious games, and although early findings do point to a moderately positive direction, even less is known about why some games succeed in effectively educating while others do…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Instructional Design, Crisis Management, Guidelines
A New Intelligent Tutoring System
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Ford, Lindsey – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2008
Early in 1984, Logica started an ICAI research contract with MoD (Procurement Executive), which was to be undertaken in collaboration with the technical authority at the Royal Signals and Radar Establishment, Malvern. A prototype system, which has become known as TUTOR, was scheduled for delivery to the client later in 1985. Initially, and for…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
User Dyads in Software Testing: Bypassing the Need for Expert Observers
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Foster, Geoff – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2005
This paper arises out of a research study into the online help facilities provided in popular software applications such as word processors. Its particular focus is on experimental methods of evaluating the effectiveness and usability of those facilities. Focus groups, questionnaires, and online surveys had already been used in other phases of the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Word Processing, Focus Groups, Computer Software
Getting to Grips with Interactivity: Helping Teachers Assess the Educational Value of CD-ROMs.
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Aldrich, Frances; Rogers, Yvonne; Scaife, Mike – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses interactivity as it pertains to learning. Presents the findings of a survey of primary school teachers asked to evaluate two science-based CD-ROMS and the resulting theoretical framework of cognitive interactivity. Identifies dimensions for teachers to assess (visibility and accessibility, manipulability and annotatability, creativity…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, Instructional Effectiveness
The Effective Use of Virtual Environments in the Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Standen, P. J.; Brown, D. J.; Cromby, J. J. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2001
Reviews the use of one type of computer software, virtual environments, for its potential in the education and rehabilitation of people with intellectual disabilities. Topics include virtual environments in special education; transfer of learning; adult learning; the role of the tutor; and future directions, including availability, accessibility,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
Language Intervention: Computer Training for Young Children with Special Needs.
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Schery, Teris; O'Connor, Lisa – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1997
Reviews three studies exploring the effectiveness of computers and parent volunteers for remedial language skills training in young children with Down's syndrome and severe language, learning, and behavioral disabilities. The results suggest that computer-based intervention is useful. Discusses educational considerations for planning and includes…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Disabilities