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Chiou, Guey-Fa – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1995
Discusses types of computer-based reading environments, reader interfaces, principles for designing reader interfaces, and beliefs about computer use in reading. Considers multimedia and virtual-reading environments as two highly potential delivery methods. Suggests that rationales, design models, and real examples are needed for guiding…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
Watkins, Diana Sell – 1997
This paper reports on a study to design, develop, pilot test, evaluate, and assess an online Internet community system during the months May-July, 1997 at Nova Southeastern University-Programs for Higher Education (NSU PHE). The system was used as a prototype for developing and studying techniques for building virtual communities. Project research…
Descriptors: Community, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Taylor, Wayne – 1997
Undertaken in conjunction with a larger study that investigated the educational efficacy of students building their own virtual worlds, this study measures the reactions of students in grades 4-12 to the experience of being immersed in virtual reality (VR). The study investigated the sense of "presence" experienced by the students, the…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Display Systems
Lobodzinski, Suave, Ed.; Tomek, Ivan, Ed. – 1997
The 1997 WebNet conference addressed research, new developments, and experiences related to the Internet and intranets. The 257 contributions of WebNet 97 contained in this proceedings comprise the full and short papers accepted for presentation at the conference. Included are positions papers by leading experts in the field; descriptions of ideas…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer System Design
Schnackenberg, Heidi L.; Savenye, Wilhelmina C. – 1997
A qualitative study was conducted to determine the perceptions of preservice teachers on how computers will be used in schools in the future. Undergraduate students (n=40) were given a 60-minute multimedia presentation on how computer and multimedia technologies are used in schools, followed by group discussions on the ways in which computers will…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education