Don't Bother Me with Instructional Design--I'm Busy Programming!: Suggestions for More Effective Educational Software.

Merrill, M. David

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Publication Date: 1988

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Don't Bother Me with Instructional Design--I'm Busy Programming!: Suggestions for More Effective Educational Software.

Merrill, M. David

Computers in Human Behavior, v4 n1 p37-52 1988

Reviews instructional design techniques that are suggested for improving the quality and effectiveness of educational software. Three areas of instructional design are addressed: (1) instructional strategies, including provision, examples and active feedback; (2) screen display, including text style variety; and (3) human factors, including learner control and optional help. (11 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Feedback, Guidelines, Human Factors Engineering, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Processes, Man Machine Systems, Programing, Teaching Methods

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