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Bossinger, June; Milheim, William D. – Educational Technology, 1993
Discussion of expert systems focuses on a national survey that gathered information concerning the attention and investment given to expert systems by managers and computer professionals in a variety of fields. Highlights include uses of expert systems, types of computers and software used, and expert systems shells and development costs. (18…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Costs, Expert Systems
Spitzer, Dean R.; Keller, John M. – Educational Technology, 1978
Describes the Motivational Style Questionnaire, an 80-item, three-factor (locus of control, social need, and achievement motivation) instrument, designed to measure student motivation objectively. (RAO)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Locus of Control
Monahan, Brian D. – Educational Technology, 1986
This study investigated whether computer science educational background makes secondary students more adept at using word processing capabilities, and compared computer science and non-computer science students' writing improvement with word processing use. Computer science students used more sophisticated program features but student writing did…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Science Education, Prior Learning, Questionnaires
Engel, F. L.; Andriessen, J. J. – Educational Technology, 1981
Two experiments assessed individual and group response to using a microcomputer for vocabulary improvement in Dutch to English instruction. Findings indicate that a compromise has to be found between a straightforward learning aid such as a microcomputer and a more general purpose instructional system with additional facilities like sound and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Duquette, Cheryll – Educational Technology, 1985
Discusses highlights of a literature review on guidelines for formative evaluation of courseware and the development of a formative evaluation instrument by the Kanata High Technology Training Association (Ottawa). The eight dimensions of the resultant questionnaire are listed and a copy of the evaluation instrument is included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Courseware, Field Tests
Taylor, Bob L.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1989
Describes a study that explored the current uses of computers in curriculum development and curriculum management as reported by a selected sample of American school districts. Results highlight reasons for using computers, software used, computer capabilities for speed and efficiency in handling data, and testing and evaluation activities. (five…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Data Processing
Schrum, Lynne – Educational Technology, 1992
Describes an online independent study course, "Telecommunications and Information Access," offered by the University of Oregon and the International Society for Technology in Education for educators who want to learn about computer-mediated communication. Course evaluation results are discussed, and recommendations for educators are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
