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Gallini, Joan K. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1985
An instructional strategy is constructed and implemented to develop a BASIC computer program for rule learning. The strategy identifies conditions of the instructional sequence including introduction to familiar vocabulary, designing an advance organizer, presenting the defining rule, providing examples, and learner generation cues. Advantages to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Design, Literature Reviews

Collis, Betty A.; Gore, Marilyn – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1987
This study suggests a new model for the evaluation of educational software authoring systems and applies this model to a particular authoring system, CSR Trainer 4000. The model used is based on an integrated set of software engineering and instructional design principles. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
Merrill, M. David – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
Primary advantage of authoring languages is special subroutines facilitating educational programing; primary disadvantages are execution speed, memory limitations, and little gain in programing ease. Primary advantage of authoring systems is menu-driven editors; primary disadvantage is significant limitation in the frame-based branching programed…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Branching, Comparative Analysis, Courseware
Tessmer, Martin; Jonassen, David H. – 1988
This paper describes a design model presented in workbook form which is intended to facilitate computer-assisted instruction (CAI) software design by teachers who do not have programming experience. Presentation of the model is preceded by a number of assumptions that underlie the instructional content and methods of the textbook. It is argued…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Design, Models

Wedman, John F.; Ragan, Tillman J. – AEDS Journal, 1986
Reviews instructional design research and theory and relates it to the design of computer-based instructional materials. Instructional design guidelines are offered to aid software developers in making design decisions on three macrolevel and four microlevel of instruction. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Guidelines
Karrer, Urs – 1987
Arguing that the production system for computer courseware has a strong impact on quality courseware development, this report offers an introduction into the relationships between instructional system design and software engineering, and investigates courseware quality as a means of identifying quality enhancement factors that can make the…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Design

Kearsley, Greg – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Discusses factors that must be considered when designing educational software for international, multicultural use. Basic design principles are examined, including graphics and content; system factors are described, including language; cultural differences are discussed; instructional strategies are considered; and the software development process…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Burrowes, Sharon; Burrowes, Ted – 1985
This booklet is designed to help users understand the skills and concepts needed to develop effective computer assisted instruction (CAI) programs in any computer language and to polish and extend BASIC language programming skills. It assumes some idea of CAI and some BASIC programming (but not fluency), and can be used for self-study, in a…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Design Requirements
Ilgen-Lieth, Marya; Hazen, Margret – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Focuses on the first of three stages of the path evaluation procedure for instructional software, performing the preliminary evaluation. The three main steps involved in preliminary evaluation are (1) a program is chosen for evaluation; (2) information is exchanged with the faculty developer; and (3) the instructional designer reviews the software…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Diagrams, Evaluation Criteria
Cooper, Peter A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Examines the history, characteristics, and value of designed instruction that is grounded in behaviorist, cognitive science, and constructivist theory. Changes that have allowed developmental phases of instructional design are considered, including instructional design methodology, physical technology, and programing mechanisms used to develop…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning)
Henderson, Catherine – 1984
This paper reviews briefly the essential characteristics of both invitational education and computer assisted instruction (CAI) and the ways in which coordination of these two models can produce stimulating and valuable educational experiences for students. A matrix illustrates the characteristics of CAI which can support the major values of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Design Preferences, Guidelines
Ager, Alastair – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Suggests programming structures of computer assisted instruction for teaching severely learning disabled students be related to an established educational model. Use of performance contoured programming (PCP), based upon behavioral model of precision teaching, is discussed and contrasted with cognitive programming approaches. PCP applications and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware

Merrill, M. David – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Reviews instructional design techniques that are suggested for improving the quality and effectiveness of educational software. Three areas of instructional design are addressed: (1) instructional strategies, including provision, examples and active feedback; (2) screen display, including text style variety; and (3) human factors, including…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Feedback, Guidelines
Char, Cynthia – 1983
Several research and design issues to be considered when creating educational software were identified by a field test evaluation of three types of innovative software created at Bank Street College: (1) Probe, software for measuring and graphing temperature data; (2) Rescue Mission, a navigation game that illustrates the computer's use for…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development