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Smeltzer, Dennis K. – Educational Technology, 1984
INSTAN, a computer program designed to aid in appropriate media selection for classroom teaching, comprises three interrelated sections which focus on instructional objectives, the instructional environment, and instructional material selection. INSTAN is not described as an all-inclusive media selection model, but as a paradigm for further…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Course Objectives
Jasinski, Marie; Thiagarajan, Sivasailam – Educational Technology, 2000
Focuses on the use of e-mail games for learning. Discusses terminology; reasons for using virtual games; promoting person-to-person interaction online; how to play an e-mail game, including three examples of specific games; player reactions; design components; the functions for facilitating an e-mail game; and the game as an excuse for debriefing.…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Dreher, Heinz V. – Educational Technology, 1984
Addresses the problem of making appropriate use of computers in educational settings by describing use of an electronic mail package in a support role for a bachelor's degree business course at Western Australia Institute of Technology. Students' and teachers' views on use of MAIL and its benefits are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers
Choi, Wook – Educational Technology, 1997
Scenario refers to specific courses of action/events occurring within computer simulations and attempting to recreate lifelike situations. This article identifies critical features and their elements in designing effective scenarios in computer-based instructional simulations: (1) sequence; (2) operating procedures; (3) characteristics of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Bennett, Deborah E. – Educational Technology, 2000
AIMS, the Assessment and Instructional Management System is a computer-based rating and documentation system designed to include students with disabilities in educational accountability systems. Describes AIMS, illustrates some of the components of the system, and highlights teacher training efforts. Two tables present the AIMS rating rubric and…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Zirkel, Jessica B.; Zirkel, Perry A. – Educational Technology, 1997
Reviews the limited research on computer software alternatives to actual dissection in biology instruction. Concludes that research should include larger more representative samples; higher priority on psychometrically sound instrumentation; a paper-based comparison group; a design that carefully considers attitude; and practical measures to…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
