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Misra, Pradeep Kumar – Open Praxis, 2013
This is a critical phase for Open Educational Resources (OER) movement: on one side the number of OER is increasing rapidly, and on other side debates about quality of OER-based courseware are heating up. These debates emanate from the fact that OER-based courseware are supposed to help users to follow a logical learning path and get an engaging,…
Descriptors: Courseware, Educational Principles, Guidelines, Educational Quality
Helm, Virginia – 1984
The two interconnected problems of educational quality and piracy are described and analyzed in this book, which begins with an investigation of the accusations regarding the alleged dismal quality of educational software. The reality behind accusations of rampant piracy and the effect of piracy on the quality of educational software is examined…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Copyrights, Courseware, Guidelines

Moore, John W.; Moore, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses topics and issues related to (1) international impact of microcomputers; (2) minimum guidelines for software development; (3) achieving minimum standards; and (4) accomplishments in the areas of introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. Challenges for the future are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Shere, Daniel T.; Cannings, Terence R. – 1986
Two Delphi studies were conducted by the Ethics and Equity Committee of the International Council for Computers in Education (ICCE) to obtain the opinions of experts on areas that should be covered by ethical guides for the use of computers in education and for software development, and to develop a model code of ethics for each of these areas.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Delphi Technique, Elementary Secondary Education
Steinberg, Esther R. – 1991
Color monitors are in wide use in computer systems. Thus, it is important to understand how to apply color effectively in computer assisted instruction (CAI) and computer based training (CBT). Color can enhance learning, but it does not automatically do so. Indiscriminate application of color can mislead a student and thereby even interfere with…
Descriptors: Color, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Design Requirements

Nolan, Fred – Computers in the Schools, 1984
Briefly examines the components of mathematical problem solving instruction, suggests seven guidelines for computer assisted instruction software in mathematical problem solving, and examines three commercially available examples of such software. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria

Metcalf, Karen K.; Barlow, Amy; Hudson, Lisa; Jones, Elizabeth; Lyons, Dennis; Piersall, James; Munfus, Laureen – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1998
Provides guidelines on how to adapt common games such as checkers, tic tac toe, obstacle courses, and memory joggers into interactive games in multimedia courseware. Emphasizes creating generic games that can be recycled and used for multiple topics to save development time and keep costs low. Discusses topic themes, game structure, and…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness
Litchfield, Brenda C. – Computing Teacher, 1990
Discusses the need for adequate student user manuals for computer software and presents guidelines to help teachers develop these manuals. The sections that a student manual should contain are outlined, including objectives, pretests and posttests for self-evaluation, and worksheets; and examples are given for further clarification. (LRW)
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Material Development
Collis, Betty; Winnips, Koos – 1998
This paper describes how the authors use a mixture of World Wide Web (WWW)-based functionalities and new didactics to teach educational technology students at the University of Twente (Netherlands) about the design of WWW-based learning environments. Topics discussed include: (1) the content of courses about the design of educational WWW…
Descriptors: Course Content, Courseware, Design Preferences, Educational Environment
Billings, Diane M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Identifies an instructional design model that faculty can use to author computer assisted instruction courseware, discusses computers as mediums of instruction, and adapts an instructional design model for computer use as an example of computer assisted instruction courseware development. The model includes guidelines on style, sequence,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Objectives, Courseware, Educational Theories
Smith, Peter E. – Educational Technology, 1989
Presents guidelines for developing computer-assisted instructional materials that are based on theoretical instructional theories, including behaviorism; neobehaviorism (imitation and modeling); information processing; cognitive psychology; and learning styles. Guidelines highlight feedback and reinforcement, practice opportunities, sequencing,…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction
Bialo, Ellen R.; Erickson, Lisa B. – 1984
A total of 163 microcomputer programs evaluated by the Educational Products Information Exchange (EPIE) Institute through December 1983 were examined in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in instructional and technical design. Programs were evaluated in a variety of areas including the arts, business education, computer languages, computer…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Early Childhood Education

Thibodeau, Pete – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Offers tips and techniques for authoring computer-based training and courseware products. Describes basic design concepts and points that pertain to individual components. Focuses specifically on the visual elements associated with the use of video, text, graphics, animation and interactivity in multimedia courseware. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Grooters, Fiona; de Vries, Sjoerd – 1998
This paper presents the design of a project-based study environment on the World Wide Web based upon the e-study concept, i.e., studying by means of Internet technologies. The first section discusses the e-study concept, including Interactive Study Environments (ISE), Interactive Study Systems, and online Study Services. Design guidelines for a…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Courseware