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Gould, Douglas J.; Terrell, Mark A.; Fleming, Jo – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2008
This usability study evaluated users' perceptions of a multimedia prototype for a new e-learning tool: Anatomy of the Central Nervous System: A Multimedia Course. Usability testing is a collection of formative evaluation methods that inform the developmental design of e-learning tools to maximize user acceptance, satisfaction, and adoption.…
Descriptors: Expertise, Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Formative Evaluation
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Herring, Donna F.; Notar, Charles E.; Wilson, Janell D. – Education, 2005
Schools are currently receiving increased funds for multimedia software for classrooms. There is a need for good software in the schools, and there is a need to know how to evaluate software and not naively rely on advertisements. Evaluators of multimedia software for education must have the skills to critically evaluate and make decisions not…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Computer Software Evaluation, Decision Making, Guidelines
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This annual guide provides information on recommended software programs and multimedia applications for K-12 use. An introductory section describes the evaluation process and lists the highest-rated programs for 1998-99. The program entries are organized by the following subject areas: the arts, early childhood, health, language arts, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
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Mendes, Antonio Jose; Mendes, Teresa – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1996
Describes an integrated authoring environment, AIDA ("Ambiente Integrado de Desenvolvimento de Aplicacoes educacionais"), that was developed at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) for educational software. Highlights include the design module, a prototyping tool that allows for multimedia, simulations, and modularity; execution module;…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
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Marshall, David – Innovations in Education and Training International, 1999
Addresses issues related to implementing a variety of computer-science courses on the World Wide Web and in particular how end-user interaction has been facilitated in the courseware. Topics include media support; examples of Web-based interactive hypermedia in courseware; navigation through the courseware; and automated courseware assessment.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
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Hemard, Dominique – ReCALL, 2004
Whilst the potential of online Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in terms of access, immediacy and exposure is widely acknowledged, as yet remarkably little is known about its impact on the user population, be they language teachers or learners. Indeed, beyond its technological development, online CALL design is still affected by a dearth…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Student Experience, Second Language Learning