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1972
Papers on a variety of technical and training subjects relating to training device technology and training methodology were compiled. These papers were presented at the fifth Naval Training Device Center and Industry Conference held in February 1972. The conference provided a common ground for the exchange of new ideas and discussion of mutual…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conferences, Display Systems, Human Factors Engineering
Peer reviewedRambally, Gerard K.; Rambally, Rodney S. – Computers and Education, 1987
Identifies human factor issues involved in the student-computer interface in computer assisted instruction and makes specific recommendations for screen design. Factors considered include simplicity, spaciousness, relevance, standardization, changing display screen contents, color coding, shape and size coding, and brightness coding. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Design Requirements
Download full textHorn, Robert E.; And Others – 1971
A new conception of computer-based instructional systems is presented in this design of a system that can deliver individualized information sequences not only to learners and trainees, but to reference workers, reviewers, etc. Underlying the system is a flexible data base organized into labelled, movable information blocks according to the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Display Systems, Documentation, Human Factors Engineering
Hathaway, Michael D. – Educational Technology, 1984
Reviews research findings on variables in computer screen displays and their effects on learning for use by purchasers or designers of computer systems for instructional purposes. Variables discussed include fatigue, density of displayed text, scrolling, upper-case vesus upper- and lower-case lettering, letter size, and graphics. Ten references…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements
Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1987
This second in a series of articles on artificial intelligence emphasizes human factors. The design of video display units and keyboards is discussed, the organizational structure of human memory is described, humans are examined as information processors using inductive and deductive reasoning, and educational implications are explored. (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Deduction
Air Force Systems Command, L.G. Hanscom Field, MA. Electronic Systems Div. – 1968
The project objective has been to determine what creative thought processes can best take advantage of new technology in computer hardware and software. The plan has been to acquire or develop on-line computer systems of significant mathematical power, and to explore their use in vivo in teaching and research situations. The main product of…
Descriptors: Branching, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Thinking
