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| Computers and Education | 7 |
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| Alberty, Susan | 1 |
| Boyle, Tom | 1 |
| Fry, D. J. | 1 |
| Jones, Ann | 1 |
| Mihalik, Brian J. | 1 |
| Orey, Michael | 1 |
| Petre, Marian | 1 |
| Sakamoto, T. | 1 |
| Sanders, Susan E. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSakamoto, T.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1979
A study was conducted to develop systematic methods for improving computer assisted learning (CAL) materials by comparing five coursewares produced by independent authors and related to high school math, science, and engineering. An evaluation instrument for improving CAL materials was developed. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedFry, D. J. – Computers and Education, 1990
Discussion of computer-based testing (CBT) focuses on the development of the database format question (DFQ) which allows the user to build up a more complex answer than multiple choice by selecting items from a database presented on the computer screen. Programing is explained and an evaluation of DFQ is included. (Seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAlberty, Susan; Mihalik, Brian J. – Computers and Education, 1989
Describes research that used Importance-Performance Analysis to evaluate computer workshops offered in a university microcomputer laboratory for a continuing education program. A survey of workshop participants regarding attributes of computer laboratories is discussed, suggestions for computer instructors for adult education are offered, and…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Continuing Education
Peer reviewedSanders, Susan E. – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course in the United Kingdom that was offered to develop teachers' computer use and skills. Results of four questionnaires that evaluated skills before the course and after one year of teaching are discussed, and requirements for information technology skills are examined. (five references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBoyle, Tom; And Others – Computers and Education, 1994
Describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a computer-assisted learning (CAL) package called CLEM (CORE Learning Environment for Modula-2) that was developed in Great Britain for teaching the Modula-2 programming language to first-year college students. Topics discussed include interactivity, flexibility, ease of use, student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedOrey, Michael; And Others – Computers and Education, 1994
Describes the use of a commercial hypermedia package for the development of an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) for the Army's Mobile Subscriber Remote Telephone. Time comparisons with an ITS developed by programmers are discussed; users' evaluations of the two versions are described; and questionnaires used in the study are appended. (Contains…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedJones, Ann; Petre, Marian – Computers and Education, 1994
Reports the results of a case study of home computing use in an Open University (Great Britain) multimedia course. The use of student questionnaires and journals is described; and student attitudes about relating new information to existing knowledge, retention, transfer of knowledge, the need for reference materials, and time spent are discussed.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
