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Gayeski, Diane M., Ed. – Educational Technology, 1995
Describes "DesignStation 2000," a software and hardware workbench for laptop computers for the design of learning systems that includes capabilities for needs analysis; client presentation and proposal generation; rapid prototyping of interactive media projects; collaboration and project tracking; assessment of results; and adding to a…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Cooperation, Databases, Evaluation Methods
Arnone, Marilyn P.; Small, Ruth V. – Educational Technology, 1999
Discusses the importance of motivational effectiveness in Web design and highlights features of engaging children's Web sites. Describes the development of an instrument--the Website Motivational Analysis Checklist (WebMAC)--designed to evaluate children's Web sites using feedback from elementary school-age children. Discusses the procedures,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer System Design, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Gay, Geri; Mazur, Joan – Educational Technology, 1993
Describes tracking tools used by designers and users to evaluate the efficacy of hypermedia systems. Highlights include human-computer interaction research; tracking tools and user-centered design; and three examples from the Interactive Multimedia Group at Cornell University that illustrate uses of various tracking tools. (27 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods
Maslowski, Ralf; Visscher, Adrie J.; Collis, Betty; Bloemen, Paul P. M. – Educational Technology, 2000
Discussion of Web-based course management systems (W-CMSs) in higher education focuses on formative evaluation and its contribution in the design and development of high-quality W-CMSs. Reviews methods and techniques that can be applied in formative evaluation and examines TeLeTOP, a W-CMS produced at the University of Twente (Netherlands). (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Straetmans, Gerard J. J. M.; Eggen, Theo J. H. M. – Educational Technology, 1998
Describes the workings of computerized adaptive testing (CAT). Focuses on the key concept of information and then discusses two important components of a CAT system: the calibrated item bank and the testing algorithm. Describes a CAT that was designed for making placement decisions on the basis of two typical test administrations and notes the…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer System Design
Hansen, Edmund; Perry, David – Educational Technology, 1993
Discusses problems in the use of performance support systems in higher education. The following issues are addressed (1) development, including software development, collaboration with users, and instructor skills; (2) access, including physical environment limitations; (3) training for students and faculty; (4) student resistance; (5) teaching…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Cooperation
Jones, Marshall G.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1995
Examines how metacognitive theory can be integrated into the design of computer-based learning environments through the user interface. Highlights include interface design, metacognition and cognitive processes, using metaphors, user access to information, visual feedback, navigational tools, interaction styles, menus, and self-evaluation methods.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces
Simpson, Henry; Pugh, H. Lauren – Educational Technology, 1992
Describes the design, development, and evaluation of an electronic mail system, the Instructional Support Network, for use in continuing education correspondence courses at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Computer networks are discussed, hardware and software are described, and problems with the system are considered. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
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
