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Davies, Norman F. – System, 1985
Discusses the results of a questionnaire sent to experts in the field of computer assisted language learning. Covers such topics as: 1) points to consider before buying a microcomputer; 2) recommended brands and peripheral equipment; 3) software; 4) utilizing programming languages; and 5) literature and contact organizations. (SED)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries, Programing Languages
Masturzi, Elio R. – 1987
This paper describes SEF.ASSISTANT, a special software shell for authoring languages to be used in the development of courseware serving computer based education (CBE). The capabilities of SEF.ASSISTANT are identified: (1) it will generate programs written in the IBM SEF.PC authoring language; (2) it is compatible with external standard software…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware
Culhane, Terry – 1985
Many commericially available computer programs contain test-type materials, and some courseware makes use of testing techniques as an instructional device. The area in which testing techniques are used most effectively for teaching is self-instruction. Most microcomputers operate using the BASIC language, but authoring languages are the most…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Testing, Courseware, Foreign Countries
Oteiza, Fidel L. – Educational Technology, 1993
Examines the impact of computers on Chilean education. Topics discussed include the Chilean educational system; the integration of computers in private schools; leadership; and results of a survey that characterized the use of computers in 1,604 schools, including socioeconomic levels of students, types of computers and software, and computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Shires, David, Ed. – 1984
Designed to provide information on educational computing to elementary and secondary school educators, particularly those in South Australia, this publication is produced once each term. The Term 1 issue includes the following articles: a description of Information Technology Month (July 1984) activities in South Australia; "Software Piracy…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Copyrights

Nikolov, Rumen – Education and Computing, 1992
Describes a course in educational informatics for preservice teachers and students in educational software development that emphasizes the use of LOGO, and summarizes course modules that cover tools and methods for teaching informatics, informatics curriculum design, introducing the basic notions of informatics, integrating informatics into the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Course Content, Courseware, Curriculum Design
Okamoto, Toshio – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1987
Reviews trends in computer assisted instruction (CAI) in Japan, focusing on authoring languages and mathematical model-based courseware development. The scale of personal computer use and types of courseware used in elementary and junior high schools is described, and an example of an intelligent CAI system is given. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Developed Nations
Porteous, David – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discusses a conference organized by The Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems titled "Children, Computers and Education" held in the Soviet Union. Describes the use of computers and the computer labs in Soviet schools visited by the conferees. Notes many schools still lack computers. (MVL)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Murray-Lasso, Marco – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Describes 12 constraints imposed by culture on educational software portability. Nielsen's seven-level virtual protocol model of human-computer interaction is discussed as a framework for considering the constraints, a hypothetical example of adapting software for Mexico is included, and suggestions for overcoming constraints and making software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Copyrights, Courseware
Fahy, Patrick J. – 1984
In 1979 the adult basic education department at the Alberta Vocational Centre (AVC), Edmonton, began to use the Control Data PLATO system. Results of the first PLATO project showed students using PLATO learned at least as much as students in regular classes. Students learned faster and reported great satisfaction with PLATO experiences. Staff and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Basic Education, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction

de Jong, Ton; And Others – Computers and Education, 1992
Presents results of a 1991 national survey conducted in The Netherlands that investigated the use of computer-assisted learning (CAL) in higher education. Topics addressed include academic disciplines using CAL; types of CAL, including drills, tutorials, and simulations; level of learner control; authoring languages and programing languages; and…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware

Kirkup, Les – Physics Education, 1987
Describes efforts of members of the biology and physics departments of Paisley College (Scotland) to develop a simple light-emitter-detector arrangement adapted as a colorimeter interfaced with a microcomputer for use by undergraduate students. Discusses the setup and provides a computer program in BASIC to run it. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
Sanchez, Jaime Hernan – Educational Technology, 1991
Provides an overview of current issues in the implementation and usage of computers in Latin American schools. Ten major trends are discussed, including national policies, training for teachers, computer literacy, software, hardware, curriculum implementation based on programing languages, private support, the absence of networks, publications,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Courseware
Azinian, Herminia – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Reviews national policy on informatics and education in Argentina. Lists government efforts to enhance computer literacy. Discusses the social context of computers. Calls for teacher training in computer techniques. Highlights the importance of computer resource specialists in schools. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Murray, Steve – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Recounts some of the past attempts at determining a national Australian policy for the use of computer technology in mathematics education. Lists 25 issues facing Australian mathematics education, along with the objectives of a UNESCO Regional Seminar held in the summer of 1987 relating to this topic. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Technology