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Markle, Susan M. – Performance and Instruction, 1989
Discussion of formative evaluation focuses on the history of its use by behavioral psychologists, and refutes the notion that it is a new idea. Names that have been used for the evaluation process are reviewed, and examples of formative evaluation in a variety of settings are given. (11 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Educational Improvement, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Yelon, Stephen; Reznich, Christopher – Performance and Instruction, 1991
Discusses the use of annotated examples by performance technologists as an instructional aid or as a performance aid to focus a learner's attention on the most important characteristics of a written product. Four annotated examples are presented and explained, and steps to create annotated example are described. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies, Material Development
Seyer, Philip – Performance and Instruction, 1989
Discusses the development of hypertext and describes hypertext systems currently available for microcomputers. The use of hypertext in instructional materials and in job aids is discussed, an example of a system designed for self-management tasks is given, and the need to focus on human performance improvement is emphasized. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Improvement Programs, Instructional Materials, Material Development
Harmon, Paul – Performance and Instruction, 1985
Briefly discusses three different approaches to instruction and differences between education and training, and proposes a system for categorizing different types of instructional software currently available: memorization software for education (drill and practice) and for training (simulations), and performance aid software (intelligent computer…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Classification, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Loosmore, Judy – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Presents guidelines for using color effectively in instructional communication. Topics addressed include an explanation of color mixing; color schemes based on the color wheel; contrast; background, text, and highlights; consistency; symbolic associations; and color testing. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Color Planning, Communication (Thought Transfer), Guidelines, Instructional Effectiveness
Chinien, Chris – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Reviews the basic assumptions of two paradigms of inquiry, the rationalist and the naturalist, to determine which one provides the best fit for one-to-one formative evaluation of instructional materials focusing on learnability issues. Conclusions suggest the naturalistic assumptions are more suitable. (13 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Inquiry, Instructional Development, Material Development
Rutkaus, Michael – Performance and Instruction, 1981
Provides a summary of research on the benefits and uses of subject-matter-related humor in instructional materials, and cites comments of five experts on how to use humor in the design of instruction. Thirteen references are listed. (MER)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Humor, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials
Balan, Phyllis – Performance and Instruction, 1989
Discusses how to use text design to improve printed instructional materials. Topics discussed include text structuring; how readers process information; page layout; spacing; illustrative material; information mapping; verbal and visual cues; the use of headings; and typographical cues. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Illustrations, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Material Development
Murphy, Charles – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Discussion of instructional design in large organizations highlights a project management approach. Topics addressed include the role of the instructional designer; project team selection; role of the team members; role of the project manager; focusing on what employees need to know; types of project teams; and monitoring time and responsibility.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Instructional Design, Material Development, Organizational Theories
Dick, Walter – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Addresses the four questions raised by Yelon about use of pretests with instruction--should I pretest; on what should I pretest; how should I pretest; how should I adjust to results--and answers them from the perspective of instructional designers conducting formative evaluations to improve quality of instruction under development. (MBR)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design, Material Development, Motivation
Streit, Les D.; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes characteristics of structured text design; benefits of its use in training; benefits for developers of training materials and steps in preparing training materials. A case study illustrating how the structured text design process solved the sales training needs of the Mercedes-Benz Truck Company is presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Industry, Instructional Design, Instructional Improvement
Brenneman, Jeanne – Performance and Instruction, 1989
Discusses the need for developmental testing of instructional materials and gives two examples of single-subject testing, one for self-instructional materials and one for short-term group instruction. Guidelines for single-subject testing are presented, and suggestions for longer courses are also given. (LRW)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Group Instruction, Guidelines, Instructional Effectiveness
Rahmlow, Harold F.; Pedrick, Lillian G. – Performance and Instruction, 1981
Presents several steps for developing computer based learning materials, and shows that they can be less expensive to design and implement than those that are developed using other media. (MER)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Formative Evaluation
Cennamo, Katherine Sears; Dawley, Ginger Wellbaker – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Discusses how to design interactive video materials for adult learners. Highlights include capabilities of interactive video; characteristics of adult learners; allowing adults to set their own goals; establishing a need to know; linking new information to prior knowledge; and individual responsibility for learning.(LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Interactive Video, Learning Processes
Edwards, John S.; Tillman, Murray – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Discusses differences between computer-delivered instruction and print-delivered instruction and the importance of the role of the instructional design process when adapting traditional teaching materials to newer media. The use of authoring systems for preparing materials and computer-managed instruction as a support for programed instruction are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Flow Charts, Independent Study
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