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Adaptable Courseware and Educational Practice: Is There a Need for Adaptability?
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de Vries, Sjoerd; de Diana, Italo – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Presents results of experiments with the use of adaptable courseware. Discusses characteristics of educational software and influences on curricular implementation; adaptable educational software; applied adaptable courseware and related adaptation instruments; the research method; and experimental results. Concludes that adaptable courseware will…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
The Foundations of Hypermedia: Concepts and History.
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Myers, Robert J.; Burton, John K. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Defines hypermedia and related terminology and provides an overview of the history of the development of hypertext, hypermedia, and associated technology. Discusses implications of use of hypermedia in education, such as possible change in the structure of the classroom and the role of teachers. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media
The Structural Communication Methodology as a Means of Teaching George Orwell's "Animal Farm": Paper and Computer-Based Instruction.
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Romiszowski, Alex; Abrahamson, Andrew – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Provides brief history of Structural Communication (SC) methodology and discusses its use for teaching eighth-grade literature. Examines strengths and weaknesses of SC in print and hypermedia formats, and discusses the computer-based implementation of this participatory method of instruction. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Hypermedia in Teacher Education: Development of Course Support Materials.
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Fitzgerald, Gail E. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Examines a design model for hypermedia materials and gives direction in the development of course support materials for teacher education. Describes design guidelines for matching hypermedia activities to instruction goals and presents results of pilot test conducted in support of methods. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Learning by Designing Hypermedia Documents.
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Lehrer, Richard; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discusses the concept of knowledge design and its implementation with hypermedia composition tools; explains the instructional model used in research conducted on hypermedia presentations created by a ninth-grade history class; summarizes students' comments about their projects; and examines implications for the restructuring of schools. (JKP)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Cognitive Style, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Cooperative Hypermedia: The Marriage of Collaborative Writing and Mediated Environments.
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Bonk, Curtis J.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discusses collaborative writing with hypermedia and multimedia tools as well as the requisite hardware and software support that foster cognitive and social skills. Proposes research on the impact on and possibilities for students and teachers using collaborative writing in hypermedia environments. (102 references) (JKP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Collaborative Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction