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Merrill, M. David; And Others – Educational Technology, 1990
Discusses a research program at Utah State University that is developing an advanced instructional design theory to help produce an integrated computer-based system. Highlights include a theoretical base that organizes knowledge about instructional design, a methodology for representing domain knowledge; miniexpert systems; instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Expert Systems, Instructional Design
Nickols, Fred – Educational Technology, 2000
This letter to the editor favorably comments on an article by Jerry Willis and Kristen Wright, "A General Set of Procedures for Constructivist Instructional Design: The New R2D2 Model" ("Educational Technology, March-April 2000). The writer notes that though the article's purpose is to describe an alternative to the conventional ISD model, it also…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Technology
Twitchell, David, Ed. – Educational Technology, 1991
This seventh and final discussion in a series of edited transcripts based on a conference held at Utah State University focuses on intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI); the use of computers in education, especially in elementary schools; and the development of an expert system for instructional design theory. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design
Gustafson, Kent L.; Reeves, Thomas C. – Educational Technology, 1990
Describes a Macintosh computer-based Instructional Development Model (IDioM) that provides a platform upon which an expert system for course development can be constructed. Goals of IDioM are explained, including instructional design and facilitating the development of interactive training courses; the use of HyperCard is discussed; and future…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Expert Systems, Futures (of Society), Hypermedia
Jones, Marlene; Wipond, Kevin – Educational Technology, 1990
Describes the design and development of a computer-managed learning system that aids in curriculum development. Automated Reasoning Tool (ART)--an expert system prototyping tool--is explained; learning objectives are discussed; representation of a curriculum framework is described; and plans for future development of the system are presented.…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer System Design
Jonassen, David H. – Educational Technology, 1988
Reviews conceptual bases for hypertext, relates them to hypertext design issues, and suggests research issues that need to be addressed. Topics discussed include cognitive psychology; schema theory and semantic networks; problems with hypertext; knowledge structures; software; inductive and deductive design methods; and expert systems. (12…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer System Design
