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Peer reviewedEducational Researcher, 1988
Expert systems are computerized databases that can diagnose and recommend treatment for persons who are ill. The database contains information on more than 7,600 diseases generated from exhaustive questioning of experts. These systems supplement human expertise but do not replace the good teaching of physicians. (VM)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases, Educational Change
Norton, Priscilla – Educational Technology, 1992
Discussion of discourse created by computers defines discourse as a pattern of cognitive functioning and identifies two such modes of thought: narrative and expository. Discussion covers the computer as discourse; schemas as a way to understand how knowledge is organized; simulations, hypermedia, and databases as discourse; and interactive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases
Kay, Alan – Scientific American, 1984
Discusses the nature and development of computer software. Programing, programing languages, types of software (including dynamic spreadsheets), and software of the future are among the topics considered. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedSuder, Robert – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputers for grading, simulating laboratory experiments, data collection, and for communicating with students. Database systems, word processing, and an electronic spreadsheet program are also considered. Programing tips for several of these areas are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Databases
Peer reviewedBirk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described are some computer software that can be used in chemistry classrooms: (1) "Polymer Tacticity in Simulated NMR Spectra"; (2) "Teaching Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Computer Animation"; (3) "Emergency Response Database"; (4) "An X-ray Diffraction Pattern Simulator"; and (5) "Multiple-Choice…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction
Download full textAnderson, Beth H.; Lacobie, Kevin – 1987
This volume is one of three in a self-paced computer literacy course that gives allied health students a firm base of knowledge concerning computer usage in the hospital environment. It also develops skill in several applications software packages. This volume contains five self-paced modules that allow students to interact with a health…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Patton, Jan; Murray, Darlena – 1991
This document consists of a curriculum guide combined with separately published "Simulations" and "Test Bank" volumes designed to support instructors using the curriculum guide. The curriculum guide for "business computer applications I" provides office education instructors with detailed units of instruction…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics
