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Peer reviewedWright, Clayton; Conroy, Cathy – Distance Education, 1988
Describes factors involved in designing print support materials for computer-based instruction (CBI) or independent learning. Basic principles of effective instructional design based on principles promoted by Gagne and Briggs are discussed, and a format for organizing a course manual that was developed at Grant MacEwan Community College (Alberta)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Guidelines, Independent Study, Instructional Design
Peer reviewedMarland, P. W.; Store, R. E. – Distance Education, 1982
Examines some traditional instructional strategies used to improve textual materials for learning at a distance, including advance organizers, overviews, pretests, objectives, and inserted questions, together with devices in typography and graphics. Research in each area is reviewed and guidelines are given for using each strategy. An extensive…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Strategies, Guidelines
