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Reid, David J.; Wicks, Sheila – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Describes a study that investigated color combination preferences of three- to six-year-olds performing a simple perceptual task on a microcomputer screen. Comparisons with Swedish research are made, implications for the production of educational materials for young children are discussed, and suggestions for further research are made. (10…
Descriptors: Color, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Material Development
Timmers, Shannon – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Discusses development and use of Open Learning Institute's computerized course development and production systems which solved some of the inherent problems in course writing. A network of microcomputers which facilitates preparation of production-ready manuscripts and course authoring templates constructed from word processing software is…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Development
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
Moss, G. D.; Roopchand, Lloyd George – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
Describes study that compared the attainment gains of Guyanan secondary school children in science and geography following two different learning regimes, i.e., systematically designed learning materials, and conventional teaching. Implications of the results for curriculum design and teacher training are discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Design
Hobbs, D. J. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
Describes a British study with undergraduate accountancy students which compared the quantitative and qualitative effects of three types of embedded tasks or questions--relational-semantic, transpose-semantic, and non-semantic--on learning outcomes. Variables investigated included mathematical background, recall, and comprehension. Relevance of…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction
