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Merrill, M. David; And Others – Educational Technology, 1990
Discusses the need for improved methodologies and tools to guide the design and development of interactive technology-based instructional materials. Topics discussed include mental models; knowledge representation; knowledge analysis and acquisition systems; the effectiveness of instructional transactions; strategy analysis systems for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness
Flouris, George – Educational Technology, 1989
Presents an instructional design model for software that was developed to increase the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in the classroom. The importance of basing the design of instructional materials on valid learning theories is discussed, and efforts to increase the effectiveness of instructional software are described. (39…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Technology, Flow Charts
Squires, David – Educational Technology, 1999
Discusses designers' need to design educational software for subversive use, recognizing that users fit the use of technology-based environments into contextually tuned "situated" learning environments. In this sense, good design is volatile design, or design which changes with contextual use. These ideas are illustrated with reference to a range…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Constructivism (Learning), Design Preferences
Wagner, Ellen D. – Educational Technology, 1993
Discusses variables that affect the success of distance education programs in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education or corporate training environments. Topics addressed include needs assessment, audience analysis, instructional design, course selection and reconfiguration, instructional delivery systems, adapting media and other…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Distance Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Siegel, Martin A.; Sousa, Gerald A. – Educational Technology, 1994
Discussion of the educational effectiveness of textbooks focuses on a model of a virtual textbook that relies on hypermedia. Highlights include changing roles of teachers, students, and content; systemwide features of the virtual textbook, including interface and object-oriented design; classroom environment; sequencing; and a prototype. (Contains…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Analysis, Educational Change
Cates, Ward Mitchell – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses design principles that apply to the creation of effective instructional hypermedia or multimedia products that meet the needs of teachers and students. Topics addressed include the adoption of technological innovations; curricular issues; the development of thinking skills; user needs; videodisks; interactive systems; context; and print…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Context Clues, Courseware, Curriculum Development
