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McGraw, Karen L. – Innovations in Education and Training International, 1995
Presents background information that describes the major components of an embedded performance support system, compares levels of functionality, and discusses some of the required technologies. Highlights include the human-computer interface; online help; advisors; training and tutoring; hypermedia; and artificial intelligence techniques. (LRW)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Campoy, Renee – Educational Technology, 1992
Considers the role of educational technology in two views of the school reform movement: one that demands more from the existing educational system, and one that calls for restructuring of the existing system. The effectiveness of technology is addressed, models for technology use are described, and technology and constructivism are discussed. (31…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Chiou, Guey-Fa – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses the design of computer-based learning materials and computer-based learning environments. Topics addressed include learning strategies; the roles of the learner and the computer; appropriate information technology; the situated learning concept; learning environment metaphors; the use of microcomputers and hypermedia; and personal…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Ramirez, Alejandro; Rivard, Suzanne – 1998
Using the cognitive fit paradigm as a theoretical framework, this study compared the problem-solving performance of users of a hypertext-based learning aid to the performance of users of a computer-based linear text learning aid. Subjects were 103 undergraduate MIS (Management Information Systems) majors enrolled in an information systems analysis…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Business Administration Education, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis
Messing, John – 1998
The goals of this study at Charles Sturt University (Australia) were to collect and interpret data about the way that students used various features of an electronic study guide in the context of a distance education setting and to uncover any relationship that affected the desirability of this medium of delivering educational materials. The study…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Environment
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers