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Bowers, Dennis – Educational Technology, 1989
Discusses the value of creating design documentation for computer software so that it may serve as a model for similar design efforts. Components of the software design document are described, including program flowcharts, graphic representation of screen displays, storyboards, and evaluation procedures. An example is given using HyperCard. (three…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Flow Charts
Friedman, Myles I.; Anderson, Lorin W. – Educational Technology, 1979
A 19-step general evaluation model is described through its four stages: identifying problems, prescribing program solutions, evaluating the operation of the program, and evaluating the effectiveness of the model. The role of the evaluator in decision making is also explored. (RAO)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Models
Stager, Sue; Green, Kathy – Educational Technology, 1988
Discusses the role of educational technology consultants who may be classroom teachers with no formal training in consulting. Consulting models are described, including content-oriented and process-oriented approaches; Schein's process facilitator model is examined; and Kurpius' consulting model is explained and expanded. (LRW)
Descriptors: Consultants, Educational Technology, Models, Noninstructional Responsibility
Driscoll, Marcy P.; Tessmer, Martin – Educational Technology, 1985
Discusses development of rational set generator--an overall method for creating a rational set of examples to teach concepts and evaluate student knowledge levels--which combines formulas for creating examples measuring discrimination and generalization. Also discussed are results of a study to test the efficacy of a rational set generator. (MBR)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Design, Knowledge Level
Hooper, Simon; Hannafin, Michael J. – Educational Technology, 1988
Guidelines presented for the design of instruction using interactive technologies are based on theory and research in learning, instruction, and/or media development. Also explained is a meta-model, ROPES, which highlights retrieval of information, orienting activities, presentation, encoding in the cognitive structure, and the sequencing of…
Descriptors: Encoding (Psychology), Guidelines, Information Retrieval, Instructional Design
Faiola, Tony; DeBloois, Michael L. – Educational Technology, 1988
Discusses the role of the graphic technologist in preparing computer screen displays for interactive videodisc systems, and suggests screen design guidelines. Topics discussed include the grid system; typography; visual factors research; color; course mobility through branching and software menus; and a model of course integration. (22 references)…
Descriptors: Branching, Color, Courseware, Design Requirements
Gropper, George L. – Educational Technology, 1988
Describes a technology of text display that can help to make learning from text more effective. Topics discussed include the effect of text displays on the ways learners process information; implications of these effects for instructional design; and how text displays join with text content to help with verbal, experiential, and visual processing.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Analysis, Experiential Learning, Instructional Design
Wileman, Ralph E.; Gambill, Thomas G. – Educational Technology, 1983
Discusses three phases of instructional design (ID)--definition of instructional parameters, analysis and synthesis of instructional alternatives, and implementation of instructional plan--and presents a 15-step ID model. Included for each step are a descriptive name, boxed example, and rationale and (as applicable) current state of technology for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Formative Evaluation, Graphs, Instructional Design
Martin, Barbara L. – Educational Technology, 1989
Presents a systems model for developing instruction in the affective domain and offers a checklist for instructional design. Topics discussed include conducting a needs assessment; behavioral objectives; sequencing affective objectives; the relationship between affective and cognitive behaviors; selecting instructional procedures; and designing…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Check Lists, Cognitive Objectives, Evaluation Methods
Carr, Alison A.; Reigeluth, Charles M. – Educational Technology, 1993
Offers guidelines for selecting community members for systemic restructuring efforts in public schools. Definitions of community and of systemic restructuring, or educational systems design, are presented; the importance of selection efforts is discussed; a community selection model is described and explained; and further research is suggested.…
Descriptors: Community, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Maddux, Cleborne D.; Johnson, D. LaMont – Educational Technology, 1997
Guidelines for educational Web sites are discussed: determining the purpose; providing essential identifiers; determining page length; revising; establishing Internet Child Safety rules; providing a model for observing copyright law; providing links to home pages; using professional language; using images judiciously; assuring the page looks good…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Cortinovis, Renato – Educational Technology, 1992
Presents an engineering environment oriented to the development of hypermedia applications for training. Training trends are described; requirements for a computer-based training (CBT) strategy are outlined; a hypermedia course structure is examined; microinstructional events (MIEs) are explained; and technology requirements and selection are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection