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Pantelidis, Veronica S. – Educational Technology, 1993
Considers the concept of virtual reality; reviews its history; describes general uses of virtual reality, including entertainment, medicine, and design applications; discusses classroom uses of virtual reality, including a software program called Virtus WalkThrough for use with a computer monitor; and suggests future possibilities. (34 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Futures (of Society)
Waldrop, Phillip B. – Educational Technology, 1984
Reviews possible sources of reinforcement in computer assisted instruction and systematic utilization of these sources in courseware design. Sources reviewed include reinforcement from the machine itself; from the content of the instructional modules and its arrangement in a learning sequence; and from sources external to the modules. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Design Requirements, Feedback
Patterson, Amos C.; Bloch, Bobbie – Educational Technology, 1987
Presents an instructional development model that incorporates formative evaluation techniques, and explores the possible application of the model in developing computer-assisted instruction courseware. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are identified and implications for research on formative evaluation are discussed. (31 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design
Cooper, Peter A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Examines the history, characteristics, and value of designed instruction that is grounded in behaviorist, cognitive science, and constructivist theory. Changes that have allowed developmental phases of instructional design are considered, including instructional design methodology, physical technology, and programing mechanisms used to develop…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning)
Chung, Jaesam; Reigeluth, Charles M. – Educational Technology, 1992
Discussion of learner control in instructional management describes six learner control methods: (1) content control; (2) sequence control; (3) pace control; (4) display or strategy control; (5) internal processing control; and (6) advisor strategies. Relevant literature, both theoretical and empirical, is reviewed, and learner control and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Hypermedia, Instructional Design
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses whether educators should write their own computer-assisted instructional software, and describes four basic categories of tools teachers can use to produce courseware: (1) traditional programing languages; (2) authoring languages, including hypertext authoring languages; (3) authoring systems; and (4) authoring aids. Each category is…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Johnson, Craig W.; Grover, Patricia A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Describes the Hypertutor Model, a message design framework for interactive instructional systems that emphasizes learner control, presentation, practice, feedback, and learning resources. Problems with software designed for computer assisted instruction are examined; hypertutor systems are discussed; and MegaMentor, a hypertutor system at the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Feedback
Yang, Jung-Shing – Educational Technology, 1987
This literature review discusses the differences between individual and individualized instruction and explores ways of leading future computer assisted instruction (CAI) toward genuine individualized instruction. The development and design of intelligent CAI are described, and topics for future studies are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Dudley-Marling, Curt; Owston, Ronald D. – Educational Technology, 1987
Reviews a criterion-based evaluation of educational software at York University, Ontario, using the York Educational Software Evaluation Scales (YESES). Concern over the quality of available courseware is expressed, and the response of students and teachers is highlighted as the most important criterion for evaluation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Developed Nations
Dear, Brian L. – Educational Technology, 1986
Introduces some general concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence (natural language interfaces, expert systems, knowledge bases and knowledge representation, heuristics, user-interface metaphors, and object-based environments) and investigates ways these techniques might be applied to analysis, design, development, implementation, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction
Feldt, Ronald C. – Educational Technology, 1988
Discusses ways in which computer-assisted instruction (CAI) could be used for mnemonic instruction in the classroom. Literature on mnemonic instruction is reviewed, CAI and the acquisition of effective learning strategies are discussed, and software developed for memory improvement is described. (25 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Drills (Practice), Elementary Secondary Education
Lennon, Jennifer; Maurer, Hermann – Educational Technology, 1994
Examines methods of lecturing in the past, including blackboards, whiteboards, flip charts, and overhead transparencies; discusses the increasing use of computer technology and specifications for future systems; and describes possible scenarios for future lecturing technologies, including the generation of computer-assisted instructional materials…
Descriptors: Chalkboards, Charts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design
Campoy, Renee – Educational Technology, 1992
Considers the role of educational technology in two views of the school reform movement: one that demands more from the existing educational system, and one that calls for restructuring of the existing system. The effectiveness of technology is addressed, models for technology use are described, and technology and constructivism are discussed. (31…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1989
Identifies and discusses 10 overly optimistic claims for the use of computers in the classroom, and makes recommendations concerning each claim. Highlights include computer labs versus curriculum integration; the development of hardware versus software; the values of computer literacy; computer networking; computer education training; the use of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Chiou, Guey-Fa – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses the design of computer-based learning materials and computer-based learning environments. Topics addressed include learning strategies; the roles of the learner and the computer; appropriate information technology; the situated learning concept; learning environment metaphors; the use of microcomputers and hypermedia; and personal…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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