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Peer reviewedZane, Thomas; Frazer, Connell G. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Discusses results of a survey of 15 educational software developers, which indicate that none of the companies perform any empirical evaluation of their products as part of the development process. Importance and advantages of validation of the effectiveness of a program are considered, and suggestions for encouraging such validation are offered.…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Field Tests
Peer reviewedEly, Donald P. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discussion of cross-cultural media transfer emphasizes computer software portability. Educational aspects of portability are discussed; types of software most suitable to portability are described; educational guidelines for portability that focus on linguistic, contextual, structural, and motivational factors are offered; and a formative…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Context Effect
Peer reviewedMaslowski, Ralf; Visscher, Adrie J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Explains the function of formative evaluation and the evaluation techniques that can be used in the various stages of educational computing research and development. Topics include computer software design; selecting evaluation standards; and a framework for formative evaluation, including theoretical models, expert consultation, and field…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Design
