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Boling, Elizabeth; Brown, J. P.; Ray, Sumitra Das; Erwin, Anthony; Kirkley, Sonny – 1998
The development of potentially powerful computer-based tools within rich learning environments is hampered by the constraints of delivery systems (specifically low-resolution, low-real estate displays). In designing a World Wide Web-based tool for manipulating time-based information, the authors have encountered a lack of guidelines or empirical…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Design Preferences
Moore, David M.; Dwyer, Francis M. – 1998
This study examined the effects of color on information processing strategies of internal and external locus of control learners. Specific objectives were to: (1) examine the instructional effectiveness of two types of visualized instruction in facilitating achievement for students with different learning styles; (2) determine whether an…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cardiovascular System, Cognitive Style, Color
Thoms, Karen Jarrett – 1998
Teaching via Interactive Television (ITV) is more than pushing a few buttons. Existing courses taught in the traditional lecture-based format must be modified in order to be effective via ITV. Visual literacy and guidelines which support visual literacy are critical to the success and effectiveness of an ITV course. This paper addresses visual…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Design Preferences, Distance Education
Gibbs, William J.; Fewell, Patricia J. – 1997
There are a number of issues that must be addressed when delivering courses entirely online, such as designing effective user interfaces, using the visual medium of the World Wide Web effectively, and modifying traditional instructional methods. This paper discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of an online course at…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Design Preferences, Distance Education, Electronic Mail
Bradshaw, Amy C. – 1998
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of presentation interference on students' ability to learn from, and their beliefs regarding, computer-generated presentations. Informed by single-element screen design studies and professional practice, this combined-element study compared a contextually based, intentionally interference free…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Zhao, Zhengmai; Hu, Jian – 1996
This paper presents an information retrieval system for delivering educational visual materials through the World Wide Web. The system is designed to meet the following user requirements: lecturers prefer direct control over their visual resources; lecturers demand a browser-based interface that will allow them to create and modify their online…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Architectural Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces