Based on previous research, this article describes an attempt to combine a traditional computer-based training (CBT) approach with intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) to create training materials. Hardware and software configuration of the Eurobench Workstation is described and courseware generation is discussed. (eight references)…

Describes research conducted at Lancaster University (United Kingdom) which investigated design considerations that were necessary for the development of effective interactive video (IV) courseware for management education. The advantages of a videotape-based system as opposed to videodisc are described, and technologies to minimize the drawbacks…

The HealthCare Interactive Videodisc Consortium, a self-governing organization, was formed to design, produce, and evaluate interactive videodisc courseware for the medical field. The 14 United States and 4 Canadian medical and nursing school members were selected based on subject matter and biomedical communications expertise and availability for…

Describes development of a multimedia courseware package available on videodisc and CD-ROM for use in teaching cultural awareness and diversity. This interactive package uses role-playing questions and answers and discussion. (JKP)

Discussion of the development of multimedia courseware for medical education focuses on repurposing or reusing data from multiple sources. Issues addressed include designing courseware with repurposing in mind; the format of the content and the intended microcomputer format; and content indexing for storage and retrieval. (18 references) (LRW)

Discussion of the use of interactive video to address issues of culture and gender in multicultural art classrooms focuses on an adaptation of "The Vincent Van Gogh Laserguide" at California State University-Los Angeles to teach students how to talk about and analyze works of art. (LRW)

This paper presents research using a computer with a video disk player to do aesthetic analysis of the work of Vincent Van Gogh. A discussion of the video disk system, and of several software systems including: (1) Dr. Halo, (2) Handy, (3) PC-Paint, and (4) Pilot are outlined. Several possible uses of the computer with interactive video disks for…

Based in part on the experience of the British Open University, this brief essay on the use of videodisc technology in the schools begins by describing the features of videodiscs and discussing potential uses of this technology at the elementary and secondary education levels. It is suggested that the availability of good interactive video…

Describes the development of interactive, multimedia courseware based on Josef Alber's book, "Interaction of Color." Alber's ideas and teachings on the perceptions of color are explained, and steps involving computer graphics, hardware, and software that resulted in the use of CD-ROM and videodisc with an Apple Macintosh II are detailed.…

Describes the process of creating an interactive videodisc for teaching Hebrew as a foreign language at the University of Michigan. Learning processes for foreign languages are discussed, lesson objectives and planning are explained, production considerations in planning the video are described, and examples of computer activities are given. (six…

This study evaluated the design and effectiveness of an interactive videodisc package which was developed at the Open University for a second level course in metallurgy and materials technology. Based on an existing 25-minute television program from the course, the disk put the problem in the form of a court case assessing the responsibility for…

Reports on a study that examined different learning strategies used by 63 Field-independent (FI) people and Field-dependent (FD) international college students in a hypermedia assisted language learning setting. Findings that describe the different types of media, tools, and learning aids chosen by FI and FD students are reported. (27 references)…

Discusses the design and implementation of a computer-controlled instructor workstation (IWS), including a videodisc player, that was developed at the Air Force Academy. System capabilities for lesson presentation, administrative functions, an authoring system, and a file server for courseware maintenance are explained. (seven references) (LRW)

Evaluation of French second-language learning among college and adult students with videodisk "Vi-Conte" found: beginners adopted less linear paths than adults or more advanced students; lexical acquisition varied by proficiency level; frequency, salience, mode of presentation of lexical items in a multimedia environment affected acquisition;…

Presents an overview of how computer assisted learning (CAL) techniques are being used within Singapore's educational system. Topics discussed include CAL in universities and elementary and secondary schools; the role of the Ministry of Education; computer education for teachers; and future possibilities, including courseware development and…