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Peer reviewedArmstrong, Timothy C.; Loane, Russell F. – TechTrends, 1994
Examines the current status and short-term future of computer software development in higher education. Topics discussed include educational advantages of software; current program development techniques, including object oriented programming; and market trends, including IBM versus Macintosh and multimedia programs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedAuld, Lawrence W. S.; Pantelidis, Veronica S. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the Virtual Reality and Education Lab (VREL) established at East Carolina University to study the implications of virtual reality for elementary and secondary education. Highlights include virtual reality software evaluation; hardware evaluation; computer-based curriculum objectives which could use virtual reality; and keeping current…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedYeamans, George T. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the use of Kodak's Photo CD for teaching, testing, and practicing basic concepts of photography and composition based on experiences at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. The use of practice disks is explained, learning outcomes and student attitudes are discussed, and a sidebar describes new software for use with Photo CDs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education, Optical Data Disks
Peer reviewedKalmbach, John A. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the use of multimedia materials in education. Topics discussed include information management skills; the changing role of the instructor; hypermedia; the development of higher education software; HyperCard activities in higher education settings, including tutorials; and an example of an electronic classroom at the University of Toledo.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Electronic Classrooms
Peer reviewedRitt, Laura; Stewart, Barbara – TechTrends, 1996
Describes the development of new teaching strategies in an anatomy and physiology laboratory at Burlington County College (New Jersey) based on laser disc technology, computers with multimedia capabilities, and appropriate software. Lab activities are described and results of a survey of former students are reported, including a comparison of lab…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedMiller, William F. – TechTrends, 1989
Describes the current state of instructional technology in Chinese universities. Topics discussed include organizational patterns in audiovisual centers; the use of various media, including film, videotapes, overhead projectors, and television; the use of technology in language instruction; audiovisual equipment and appropriate technology; and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Appropriate Technology, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Centers
