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The University of Guam's Experience in Delivering Distance Education in Micronesia.
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Best, Bruce; And Others – Educational and Training Technology International, 1990
Description of the University of Guam focuses on its role in distance education for Micronesia. An experimental distance education model based on the use of commercially produced videotapes is described, cost comparisons are made with on-campus courses, sociocultural educational implications are discussed, and prospects for the future are…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Distance Education, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
The Relative Effectiveness of Programmed Instruction in the Teaching of Chemical Concepts: A Case Study of Schools in Ibadan.
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Spencer, Sonia M. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1989
Describes a case study of secondary schools in Ibadan (Nigeria) that was conducted to determine whether programed instruction was more effective than traditional classroom methods in teaching chemistry. Treatment of control and experimental groups is described, gender differences are examined, and implications for educational practice and further…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction
An Electronic Book for Early Learners.
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Barker, Philip; Giller, Susan – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discusses differences between conventional books and electronic books, examines human-computer interface design issues, presents a development model for a hypermedia electronic book system, and describes the development of an electronic ABC book on CD-ROM for early learners. Future directions are also discussed. (24 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Early Childhood Education, Futures (of Society)
Approaches to Learning and Student Acceptance of Self-Study Packages.
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Jones, Alice; Kember, David – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Examines the attitudes of physiotherapy students toward the replacement of conventional lectures with self-learning packages at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. Highlights include learning processes; a comparison of physiotherapy students with other students; and correlations between evaluation questions and English language fluency. (Contains 10…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Correlation, English (Second Language)
An Evaluation of Some Common CAL and CBT Authoring Styles.
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Whiting, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1989
Reports on a study of university students that evaluated presentation styles in computer-assisted learning (CAL) and computer-based training (CBT) programs. Monochrome and colored textual presentations are compared, differences between computer-naive and computer-literate users are explored, and implications for the design of CAL and CBT programs…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
The Effects of Pacing and Sequence Control in an Interactive Video Lesson.
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Milheim, William D. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1990
Discusses research on learner control, pacing, and sequence, and describes a study of undergraduates that was conducted to determine the effects of learner versus program control of pacing and sequence in an interactive video lesson on photography. Results are analyzed, and suggestions for further research are given. (38 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
Case Study: The Creation of a Computer Learning Environment as an Alternative to Traditional Lecturing Methods in Chemistry.
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Waddick, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Describes the use of a HyperCard-based computer-assisted instructional program at Otago Polytechnic (New Zealand) that replaces traditional lectures in analytical chemistry. Topics discussed include the instructor's role; computer-managed testing; writing the computer program; computer simulations; digitized video movies; and student reactions.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing