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Situation Awareness and Dynamic Performance Training Systems: Some Reflections on the Literature.
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Gerson, Charles W. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1997
Situation awareness is defined as an evaluative product based on expert performance criteria. This article examines the importance of training simulation systems in developing situation awareness, focusing on high fidelity procedural training, expert knowledge and experience, and attitude and emotional state. Discusses other related issues. (68…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Simulation, Emotional Response, Experience
Since Malone's Theory of Intrinsically Motivating Instruction: What's the Score in the Gaming Literature?
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Dempsey, John; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1994
Discusses instructional gaming and examines the impact of Thomas Malone's theory of intrinsically motivating instruction. Relevant literature is reviewed to establish common threads, and implications of the gaming literature for future study of gaming and instructional design are suggested. (Contains 25 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Games, Futures (of Society), Instructional Design
Online Computer Games as Collaborative Learning Environments: Prospects and Challenges for Tertiary Education
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Papastergiou, Marina – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2009
This study is aimed at presenting a critical overview of recent research studies on the use of educational online games as collaborative learning environments in Tertiary Education (TE), namely higher education and vocational training, with a view to identifying: a) the elements that online games should include in order to support fruitful and…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Learning Modalities, Faculty Workload
The Selective Task Trainer: The Expert Solution.
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Gerson, Charles W. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1995
Examines simulator classification and design in light of new technology, current research, and a changing focus for using flight simulators in the military, and proposes a selective task trainer that addresses the expert's performance needs. Highlights include motor skill physiology; retention; automaticity skills; the novice to expert…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Flight Training, Literature Reviews
NovaNET Applications within Innovative Course Design for Preservice Teachers.
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Powell, Jack V. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1993
Describes the use of computer simulations and related computer-based instruction (CBI) lessons on the NovaNET (formerly PLATO) system in the early childhood preservice teacher education program at the University of Georgia. NovaNET lessons are described, statistics generated from user lessons are reported, and implications for teacher education…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Computer-Assisted Instruction in Health Professions Education: A Review of the Published Literature.
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Hmelo, Cindy E. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1990
Reviews the research literature on the use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in the education of health professionals. The use of tutorial software, computer simulation, and interactive multimedia are discussed; the fields of nursing, medical, pharmaceutical, and allied health occupations education are covered; and further research needs are…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware