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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
Coleman, D. Wells – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1988
Addresses the potential of conversational simulations for computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and reasons why this potential is largely untapped. Topics discussed include artificial intelligence; microworlds; parsing; realism versus reality in computer software; intelligent tutoring systems; and criteria to clarify what kinds of CALL…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Conversational Language Courses
Barrett, John, Ed.; Hedberg, John, Ed. – 1987
The 63 papers in this collection include two keynote addresses: "Patient Simulation Using Interactive Video: An Application" (Joseph V. Henderson), and "Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Practice Opportunities and Explanatory Models" (Alan Lesgold). The remaining papers are grouped under five topics: (1) Artificial Intelligence,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Parmentier, Christophe – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses computer science developments in French primary schools and describes strategies for using computers in the classroom most efficiently. Highlights include the use of computer networks; software; artificial intelligence and expert systems; computer-assisted learning (CAL) and intelligent CAL; computer peripherals; simulation; and teaching…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
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Vanasco, Lourdes C. – 1990
This review of the literature describes a number of ways in which microcomputers are being used to improve instruction. A discussion of types of software being used in instructional settings focuses primarily on the use of word processing programs by both instructors and students in writing. Descriptions of types of computer software that may be…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Ryan, William C., Ed. – 1989
The papers presented at the 1989 National Educational Computing Conference focused on ways of using technology to improve educational quality. Topics of the 50 papers and more than 120 abstracts provided in these proceedings include applications of artificial intelligence and the development of expert systems; authoring systems; using the computer…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Dalton, David W., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This collection of conference presentations contains 48 papers and 122 abstracts (for which there are no formal papers). The papers and abstracts are presented in two separate sections, but both are categorized by special interest groups: (1) Academic Computing (SIGAC, 1 paper, 9 abstracts); (2) Computer-Based Training (SIGCBT, 8 papers, 12…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems. – 1989
The theme of the 31st Conference of the International Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems (ADCIS) was "Creativity through Analogy." This collection of conference presentations contains 66 papers and 131 abstracts for which there are no formal papers. The papers and abstracts are presented in two separate…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation