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Stueben, Suzy; Vockell, Edward L. – Educational Technology, 1993
Discusses microcomputer-based reformatting of text to help learners with disabilities. Highlights include letter size; spacing; copyright problems; expanding the target audience to make systems more cost effective; writing skills; voice input; and further enhancements, including networked systems and the use of hypertext. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Copyrights, Cost Effectiveness, Hypermedia
Elwell, Catherine Callow; And Others – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses captioning of instructional video programs for people with hearing disabilities. Topics addressed include closed captioning versus open captioning; captioning of prerecorded programs; external captioning sources; local captioning methods; captioning systems; lower cost alternatives for open captioning; and multimedia personal computers…
Descriptors: Captions, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Television
Dennis, Verl E.; Gruner, Dennis – Educational Technology, 1992
Computer managed instruction (CMI) based on the principle of mastery learning has been cost effective for job training in the tax division of Arthur Andersen & Company. The CMI software system, which uses computerized pretests and posttests to monitor training, has been upgraded from microcomputer use to local area networks. Success factors at…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Caffarella, Edward P. – Educational Technology, 1987
Presents and discusses a form for the evaluation of microcomputer software for computer-assisted instruction which covers the following areas: (1) program goals; (2) program content; (3) audience; (4) instructional strategies; (5) program design; (6) appropriate use of computers; (7) program techniques; (8) cost/benefit analysis; and (9) overall…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware, Educational Objectives
Crume, Charles E.; Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1990
Describes the growth of educational computer networks in three main categories: (1) networks for sharing peripheral equipment; (2) networks for exchanging information; and (3) networks for addressing instructional needs. The use of microcomputers and mainframe computers is examined, networks in public schools and universities are described, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Cost Effectiveness
Roblyer, M. D. – Educational Technology, 1985
Presents a rationale for future research relating to educational computing, discusses beneficial studies that have been undertaken, and outlines specific areas where further research is needed, including studies on achievement, retention, and transfer measurement; material characteristics which enhance achievement; implementation variables,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics
