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Girard, C.; Ecalle, J.; Magnan, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2013
Computer-assisted learning is known to be an effective tool for improving learning in both adults and children. Recent years have seen the emergence of the so-called "serious games (SGs)" that are flooding the educational games market. In this paper, the term "serious games" is used to refer to video games (VGs) intended to serve a useful purpose.…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Meta Analysis, Learner Engagement
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Lanzing, J. W. A.; Stanchev, I. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1994
Discusses the possibilities for improving courseware and the courseware engineering process using visualization. Advantages and disadvantages of visualization are considered, including psychological, instructional, motivational, cross-cultural, and technical aspects; visual programming systems are described; adaptation and rapid prototyping are…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Karrer, Urs – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1991
Describes an empirical study of students in a Swiss secondary school that was conducted to investigate whether courseware and student characteristics have an impact on learning achievement. Factors to be considered in the design and evaluation of courseware are discussed, students' computer attitudes are considered, and recommendations for further…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
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Safrit, M. J.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1988
Discussion of the evaluation of courseware focuses on a study conducted to evaluate the Health and Fitness Assessment (HAFA) program, which was designed to elicit problem solving skills to assess health and fitness parameters and develop exercise prescriptions. Protocol analysis is described and the analysis of interpretive statements is…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Exercise
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De Diana, Italo P. F.; White, T. N. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1994
Describes an educational computer network, SuperInterface, that could be used for telestudy for university education. Topics discussed include computer-supported collaborative work; computer-based learning; multimedia databases, or electronic books; human-machine interfaces; hardware, software, and groupware; learners; teachers; organizations and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases
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Moonen, J.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Discussion of research on computers in education in The Netherlands focuses on the development of a national plan for research. The organization of educational research in The Netherlands is explained, experimental programs among groups of schools are described, and research themes for the future are suggested. (six references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries