The use of computers as an aid to instruction is increasing along with the amounts of time, effort, and resources needed to implement computer-based education (CBE) in higher education. The proliferation of instructional computer applications in the classroom necessitates the development of a system for evaluating CBE as it is used in the…

Explains the function of formative evaluation and the evaluation techniques that can be used in the various stages of educational computing research and development. Topics include computer software design; selecting evaluation standards; and a framework for formative evaluation, including theoretical models, expert consultation, and field…

Without rigorous evaluation during the development cycle of computer assisted instruction programs, diagnosis and revision of the courseware is likely to be haphazard and inefficient, and the probability of the course being a success is greatly reduced. This article provides guidance for developers of computer assisted instructional software in…