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Zollman, Dean – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1990
Discussion of multilingual teaching environments focuses on the development of instructional software that is able to change the language of the on-screen presentation. Benefits for second-language learning are discussed, programing methods are explained, and an example of a software program in English and in German is given. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Courseware, English, German

Rosati, Peter – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Describes a study in which computer problem-solving tutorial routines, written according to the Polya strategy, are utilized to teach an engineering statics course. Although their use by students was well received, they were recommended as a supplement to the course rather than as a replacement for the instructor. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design

Stephenson, David T. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Discusses functions of automated instrumentation systems, i.e., systems which combine electrical measuring instruments and a controlling computer to measure responses of a unit under test. The computer-assisted tutorial then described is programmed for use on such a system--a modern microwave spectrum analyzer--to introduce engineering students to…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Engineering Education

Dologite, D. G. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1988
Discusses the results of an ongoing research study to measure college students' microcomputer literacy before taking a microcomputer course. A brief review of the literature on computer literacy is provided, a comparative analysis of results is given, and a microcomputer literacy index is described that measures literacy and ranks students.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software

Vacc, Nancy N. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Discusses essential commands of the BASIC programing language to help secondary school English teachers develop an understanding of the language and enable them to create programs to supplement English lessons. A core program that can be easily modified by teachers for developing a series of programs is described in detail. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software