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Gropper, George L. – Educational Technology, 2016
In instruction there is always something that needs to be displayed. Little wonder that in some form or other media utilization is a given. But questions arise. "Is development meant to fit within media capabilities?" "Or are media to be selected because of their capabilities to meet development needs?" When in the…
Descriptors: Media Selection, Instructional Development, Educational History, Educational Media
Gropper, George L. – Educational Technology, 2015
The author notes: "A personal anecdote is an apt opening to this article. An assignment I once had called for assessing texts in a pre-med curriculum. In reviewing a calculus text, a subject in which I had no expertise then or now, I had trouble following an "explanation." I was able to identify where and why the text let me down.…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Learner Engagement, Active Learning, Design Requirements
Lee, Jungwoo; Lee, Hyejung; Park, Yongki – Educational Technology, 2013
Information and communications technology (ICT) is affecting every part of our society. Education is no exception, but here the impact of ICT is fragmented at best. The purpose of this article is to conceptualize and develop the idea of the smart classroom that integrates emerging information technologies with advanced pedagogies. System…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Classroom Environment, Classroom Design
Nelson, Angela C. – Educational Technology, 2013
It is widely recognized that technology in the classroom has the potential to transform education at every stage from Pre-K, to K-12, to Higher Education and Adult Education. Using the Digital Teaching Platform as an exemplar of 21st Century classroom instruction style, the author offers an overview of classroom technology and its effects on…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Practices, Educational Technology, Best Practices
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses the poor technical and design quality of many Web sites and provides tips for improving quality: use meta tags; provide page sponsor identification, links back to home page, page titles; display a paragraph describing the purpose of the Web page; avoid using frames and publishing pages under construction; check language and mechanics;…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Content Analysis
Ohl, Todd Michael; Cates, Ward Mitchell – Educational Technology, 1997
Classifies sites on the World Wide Web according to purpose. Examines what metaphorical design has to offer Web site designers and details how principles of metaphorical design were applied to create a university Web site. Discusses technological limitations that influence design decisions and when metaphorical design might not suit a Web site.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Higher 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
Hathaway, Michael D. – Educational Technology, 1984
Reviews research findings on variables in computer screen displays and their effects on learning for use by purchasers or designers of computer systems for instructional purposes. Variables discussed include fatigue, density of displayed text, scrolling, upper-case vesus upper- and lower-case lettering, letter size, and graphics. Ten references…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements