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Vinegrad, M. D. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1984
Describes the development of a set of training modules based on the learning by example paradigm, with modules differing in the degree of guidance offered to the learner. The program structure is outlined, and three kinds of loops used to adapt the program to the learner's performance are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries
Akahori, Kanji – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Describes methods used to evaluate software for microcomputers in Japanese elementary and middle schools. Completion of an evaluation checklist by experienced teachers is described, the cluster analysis used is reviewed, and characteristics of available software are discussed and analyzed to assess their learning and teaching efficiency.…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation
Wolfson, J. G. E. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Describes a computer-based education project in which PLATO terminals were used to facilitate education of disadvantaged South African adult Blacks. South Africa's socioeconomic and political background, problems of adult learners, reasons for using a computer-based solution, and project funding are discussed, and project observations and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Blacks, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction
Akahori, Kanji – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Discussion of problems encountered in educational software development in Japan is the second of a two-part series on evaluation of Japanese microcomputer-based software. Problems associated with content, learner attitude, and graphics presentation are described, and future challenges in simulation and integrating courseware with other teaching…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Stratil, Marie; And Others – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
Discussion of computer-assisted language learning highlights a British study with elementary, secondary and university Spanish language students that incorporated speech synthesis and interactive video. The Multifacet Language Laboratory is described, software used is explained, student and teacher reactions are discussed, and a sample of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Developed Nations, Elementary Secondary Education
Lister, Alan, Ed. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1985
Eight articles on educational technology's application to youth education and training describe United Kingdom's Junior Army leadership skills training; educational technology within Youth Training Scheme (YTS); YTS hotel and catering industry initiatives; Coventry's computer based learning project; cross-cultural courseware transfer; mathematics…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Cross Cultural Studies
Bowles, John C. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Results of survey of high technology educational delivery systems in nine two-year colleges (five in the United States and four in Canada) emphasize the use of computers to provide alternatives to traditional classroom teaching. Topics discussed include open education, self-paced (fleximode) learning, artificial intelligence, software, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Courseware, Delivery Systems