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Ferrara, Joseph M.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1985
Reviews factors that have delayed use of expert system authoring tools in education and describes applications of two such tools--Expert-Ease and M.1.--to special education. Learning to use the tools, creating programs, and consulting the systems are the topics covered. Sources for further information on expert systems are provided. (MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Information Sources
Johnson, Craig W.; Orban, Deborah A. – Educational Technology, 1985
Routines developed for an ongoing course in research methods and statistics provides examples of the custom instructional applications that can be created using extended BASIC and a light pen, including title and transition displays, progressive disclosure, animation, overlays, and simulations. Strengths of this technique are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Animation, Classroom Techniques, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Young, Jerry L. – Educational Technology, 1984
Describes use of authoring systems--software packages which guide authors through the programming process, eliminating the need to know how to program--as a practical solution to the problem of teachers developing their own microcomputer courseware. Some representative authoring systems, their benefits and costs, and specific products are…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Costs
