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Tarng, Wernhuar; Chang, Mei-Yu; Ou, Kuo-Liang; Yu, Kein-Fu; Hsieh, Kuen-Rong – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2012
The goal of this study is to develop a virtual farm for educational applications. Users can play the role of a farmer by planting vegetables and raising poultry on the virtual farm to observe their growth through online learning activities. The virtual farm possesses educational and entertaining functions, and it is designed by simulating the real…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Elementary School Science, Agricultural Occupations
Char, Cynthia A.; Newman, Denis – 1986
This paper describes the highlights of a review of both commercially available videodiscs and research prototypes that was undertaken for the Interactive Videodisc Project, and sets out design principles suggested by the best examples, which take advantage of the unique characteristics of laser videodisc technology. Design options on three levels…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Databases, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
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Anderson, Thomas – Learning Tomorrow: Journal of the Apple Education Advisory Council, 1986
This paper describes the design principles for the development of an interactive media project in physics entitled "Beyond Einstein," which is based on the public television series, "The Creation of the Universe." Following a discussion of cognitive science concepts applicable to the development of interactive television, the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Databases, Demonstration Programs
Cantor, Jeffrey A. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1988
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)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development
Hughes, Norm – 1998
The Distance Education Center (DEC) of the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) has developed a unique materials database system which is used to monitor pre-production, design and development, production and post-production planning, scheduling, and distribution of all types of materials including courses offered only on the Internet. In…
Descriptors: Certification, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Fontana, Lynn A.; And Others – 1993
In June 1990, the research group at George Mason University (Virginia) Center for Interactive Educational Technology began designing a multimedia prototype to foster higher-order thinking skills in social studies. As an initial step, the Civil War Interactive Project using the Ken Burns documentary, "The Civil War," was used in a design…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Databases