Descriptor
Source
Educational Technology | 2 |
Author
Burns, Mathew B. | 1 |
Harbeck, Julia D. | 1 |
Huffman, Heather B. | 1 |
Jernstedt, G. Christian | 1 |
Oostenink, Richard J. | 1 |
Reber, Emily S. | 1 |
Reed, Virginia A. | 1 |
Sherman, Thomas M. | 1 |
Williams, Margot T. | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 2 |
Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Huffman, Heather B.; Jernstedt, G. Christian; Reed, Virginia A.; Reber, Emily S.; Burns, Mathew B.; Oostenink, Richard J.; Williams, Margot T. – Educational Technology, 2003
Suggests two guiding principles as a framework to interpret the research findings of environmental psychology that focus on effective classroom design: effective design promotes attention in the classroom and allows for periodic shifts of learner activities. Examines these principles as they apply to the design of a computer classroom, reviewing…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Design Preferences
Harbeck, Julia D.; Sherman, Thomas M. – Educational Technology, 1999
Illustrates how each of these principles may guide decisions about Web-based design for young children consistent with developmentally appropriate practice: (1) simple, clean and concrete design; (2) adult guidance; (3) progressive and individualized; (4) relevant to children; (5) integrated activities; (6) active and enjoyable; and (7)…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Design Preferences