Presents six research-based guidelines for the design of instruction which can be applied by instructional developers to increase achievement of affective objectives. (Author)

Examines factors to be considered before deciding what type of instructional control is desired in computer-assisted instruction and presents guidelines for determining locus of instructional control. Guidelines relate to learner age and ability, learning task, use of coaching procedures, inclusion of structural guidance, and procedures for…

Describes a microcomputer-based program created for the U.S. Navy that automates curriculum development for technical training. Highlights include training program components; analysis and design of instructional materials; systematic support and management of the curriculum development process; software automation; and time and cost savings. (LRW)

Discusses text displayed on computer screens and examines the effects of three layout variables--justification, line length, and leading--on reading speed and comprehension. Current literature on each variable is reviewed, and implications for the design of computer-based instruction are presented. (Author/LRW)

Examines 40 models of instructional design, identifying which of 14 common tasks in model development each includes and categorizing them by origins, theoretical underpinnings, purposes and uses, and documentation. General purposes and uses of systematic instructional design models are discussed, and an explanation for the variety of models is…

Describes the elaboration model of instruction and the six major steps for implementing it. (JEG)

Reviews research and theories in the area of motivation, and develops a model for a systematic approach to designing motivating instruction. (Author/JEG)

Discusses the nature of interactive video, its educational use, evidence for its effectiveness, and the design of interactive video courseware. Use by the military and industry is also described, studies comparing video with other instructional methods are reviewed, and areas for further study are suggested. Ninety-four references are provided.…

Focuses on communication problems caused by the vocabulary associated with evaluation in instructional development projects (i.e., the terms "formative" and "summative"). (Author/JEG)

Discusses five factors usually associated with the concept of project management which can facilitate the creation and operation of an effective production team, including (1) analyzing available resources, (2) defining roles of specialization and generalization, (3) establishing communication networks, (4) determining rules of team operation, and…

The Outcome Consequence Model (OCM) emphasizes the importance of evaluating instructional products and systems using a broadened perspective of the intent of learning from instruction. OCM emphasizes systematic and empirical evaluation procedures, establishes bases for comparison of instructional effectiveness, and evaluates learning beyond the…

This critical analysis of Merrill and Reigeluth's "elaboration model of instruction" briefly describes the theory, emphasizing sequencing and synthesizing; discusses its positive features; makes critical comments; and explores the relation between the elaboration model and cognitive theories of human learning and memory. Thirteen…

Discusses the adoption of a notation system that is generalizable to all instructional designers and will allow and encourage a common communication base. Ten instructional design models are discussed as systems approaches to instructional design. (JEG)

Suggests a variety of techniques for the instructional designer to implement and develop materials, and curricula that will be used and benefit all involved. (JEG)

Describes, justifies, and illustrates a process for analyzing and comparing instructional development (ID) models at the task and subtask levels. ID tasks and subtasks are identified, weights are assigned to the subtasks, and various instructional design and instructional development models are compared, as to both comprehensiveness and…