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Poirot, James L.; Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1987
This first in a projected series of five articles discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on education. Highlights include the history of artificial intelligence and the impact of microcomputers; learning processes; human factors and interfaces; computer assisted instruction and intelligent tutoring systems; logic programing; and expert…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Trends, Human Factors Engineering
Yeaman, Andrew R. J. – Instructional Innovator, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered in selecting video display screens and furniture and designing work spaces for computerized instruction that will provide optimal conditions for student health and learning efficiency. Use of work patterns found to be least stressful by computer workers is also suggested. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Furniture, Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Preferences
Download full textWeisgerber, Robert A. – 1987
Project CREATE was a 4-year federally funded research program which sought to determine ways in which computer technology could improve the education of learning-disabled students. Early work on the project centered on the development of a theoretical and conceptual foundation; a hierarchical conceptual model was constructed that related school…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
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
McNeece, C. Aaron – 1981
The state-of-the art review suggests that human services agencies in rural areas can provide adequate staff training through the use of high technology training systems. Training equipment discussed includes: videotapes, microcomputers for computer-assisted instruction (CAI) or computer-managed instruction (CMI), solenoid-operated videocassette…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Human Factors Engineering
Peer reviewedStine, Walter D.; Wildemuth, Barbara M. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1992
Research in human computer interaction and instructional design can provide insights into effective methods for training microcomputer users. Suggestions include utilizing error recognition and recovery, development of mental models, simplification of documentation, and using cognitive approaches that allow transfer of knowledge to new situations.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Experiential Learning
Bantz, David; And Others – 1990
This annotated bibliography is based on a literature search which was commissioned to complement the report on a conference hosted by Dartmouth University (New Hampshire) in October 1988. An introductory essay describes the conference, which brought together 30 educators from a wide variety of institutions for 3 days to reflect on the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
