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Maguire, David J. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1989
Evaluates the educational potential of the Domesday Interactive Videodisc System, which contains a massive data collection about many aspects of Great Britain and British life. Reviews the technology of the Domesday System and describes its functionality. Two case studies detail how the Domesday System may be used in teaching British geography.…
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Foreign Countries

Zehavi, Nurit – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
Describes study of junior high school students in Israel that tested the effectiveness of microcomputer-based software designed to shape students' intuitions in the understanding of graphs of quantitative relationships. Retention and integration of microcomputer activities are discussed, and treatments for the experimental and control groups are…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Graphs

Stanton, Neville A.; And Others – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1992
Describes a study of undergraduates at Aston University (United Kingdom) that investigated whether maps were an appropriate navigational aid for searching in a hypertext environment. Task performance, system use, previous computer experience, perceptions of the system, and cognitive map data are examined; and implications for hypertext system…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Correlation

Durndell, A.; Lightbody, P. – Computers and Education, 1993
Describes a study of first-year students at a university in Scotland that was conducted to determine their use of computers at home and in school, their knowledge about information technology, and reasons for not studying computing. Results are compared with two earlier studies to examine gender-related differences over time. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes

Arger, Geoff; Clayton, Debbie – Computers and Education, 1989
Describes results of a survey of the use of computer-assisted learning (CAL) in distance education in Australia. Highlights include subject areas that use CAL; software specifications; types of hardware used; students' and instructors' perceptions of computer usage; and suggestions for further research. (13 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Guo, Sheng – 1988
This report discusses the methods, techniques, and software applications used in processing the data gathered in a survey of the physical condition and health of students in Guangdong Province, China. The introduction provides background on the survey. Survey grouping, data items, and survey procedures are then described. A discussion of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Processing