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From the Electronic Book through the Hyperbook to the BOOK.
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Gardiner, W. L. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discusses electronic books and hypermedia as stages in the evolution of media used for the storage and transmission of information. Design features of a hyperbook being developed are described, and a future optical storage device called a BOOK (Binary Operating system for the Organization of Knowledge) is explained. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society), Hypermedia
Design Considerations for Hypermedia Systems.
Gaines, Brian R.; Vickers, Joan N. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1988
Reviews the background, concepts, and role of hypermedia systems and analyzes essential, expected, and desirable features of hypermedia in order to provide a basis for system design and evaluation. Four hypermedium shells and systems are described, and approaches to user interface problems are discussed. (48 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
Designing Electronic Books.
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Barker, Philip; Manji, Karim – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discussion of the design of interactive environments focuses on three types of electronic book metaphors that use optical discs and can facilitate computer-based learning: (1) static picture books, (2) moving picture books, and (3) multimedia books. Guidelines for designing electronic books are presented, and future directions are discussed. (17…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society)
Applications of Optical Technology: Information Retrieval.
O'Connor, Mary Ann – Document Image Automation, 1991
Discusses applications of optical technology, especially CD-ROMs, to information management needs. Information retrieval problems are discussed; design questions that concern the format of the data, indexing methods, and retrieval capabilities are presented; the need for updates is considered; access requirements are discussed; and the importance…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Indexing
Page Structures for Electronic Books.
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Richards, Stephen; And Others – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Describes page structure models for the design of electronic books. Approaches to electronic book design are discussed, including CD-ROM, multimedia, and hypermedia; information delivery techniques in electronic books are discussed; and three case studies are reviewed: screen design for computer-based training, interactive guidebooks, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Design Requirements
An Electronic Book for Early Learners.
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Barker, Philip; Giller, Susan – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discusses differences between conventional books and electronic books, examines human-computer interface design issues, presents a development model for a hypermedia electronic book system, and describes the development of an electronic ABC book on CD-ROM for early learners. Future directions are also discussed. (24 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Early Childhood Education, Futures (of Society)