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Ross, John Minor – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1996
Proposes that object-oriented (OO) analysis, design, and programming methods, currently having a major impact on computing, will play an increasing role in shaping the paradigms of performance technology--particularly in instructional design (ID). Ties this crossover of OO from computing to ID to design trends and ongoing research in ID. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Educational Research, Educational Technology
Charlton, Colin; Little, Janet; Morris, Simon; Neilson, Irene – 1999
This paper discusses the need for and the design requirements of generic chatroom software that is readily configurable to particular domains and that is also extensible. The architecture of a client/server chatroom generation system, ChatterBox, implemented in Java, is presented. The following components of ChatterBox are described: (1) the basic…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Lorents, Alden C. – 1997
Various schools are struggling with the introduction of Object Oriented (OO) programming concepts and GUI (graphical user interfaces) within the traditional COBOL sequence. OO programming has been introduced in some of the curricula with languages such as C++, Smalltalk, and Java. Introducing OO programming into a typical COBOL sequence presents…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Love, Matthew – 2002
"Design Inspection Reviews" are structured meetings in which participants follow certain rules of procedure and behavior when conducting detailed readings of design plans to identify errors and misunderstandings. The technique is widely used in the software engineering industry, where it is demonstrably more effective than testing at…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
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Howell, Colby Chambers – Performance Improvement, 2001
Performance Centered Design (PCD) offers an alternative to the old methodology of software development. The author suggests one design possibility that could be used to create a more universally satisfying interface for existing applications, an adaptive mini-program that "sits" between the larger application and the user. Potential…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Man Machine Systems
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Byers, John A. – Educational Media International, 1999
Describes a software system that allows teachers and students in practically any subject to make interactive expert systems of quizzes on the Internet. Discusses the design of the system, including building a database of questions and answers; integrating text files of questions and answers with JavaScript-HTML pages; and the JavaScript and HTML…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Database Design
Cristea, Alexandra; Okamoto, Toshio; Kayama, Mizue – 2002
This paper reports on considerations about the common basic functions and components for building a collaborative authoring environment. The paper aims to specify and systematize the technological issues towards the future standardization of such environments, based on the authors' previous research experiences. Standardization includes many…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
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O'Donnell, Robert – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1999
Addresses the many hidden costs related to the purchase of an authoring program as well as the decision to bring multimedia development in-house. Examines the following concerns: programming skills needed for authoring; the learning curve cost; software and hardware costs associated with multimedia development; and media development cost. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Muldner, Tomasz – 1998
This paper provides an analysis of old and new programming tools for development of client/server programs, particularly World Wide Web-based programs. The focus is on development of educational systems that use interactive shared workspaces to provide portable and expandable solutions. The paper begins with a short description of relevant terms.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Salustri, Filippo A. – 1997
This paper discusses the use at the University of Windsor (Ontario) of a small World Wide Web-based tool for course delivery and administration called HAL (HTML-based Administrative Lackey), written in the Scheme programming language. This tool was developed by the author to provide Web-based services for a large first-year undergraduate course in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design