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In Search of a Happy Medium in Instructional Technology Research: Issues Concerning External Validity, Media Replications, and Learner Control.
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Ross, Steven M.; Morrison, Gary R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1989
Proposes directions to help researchers balance instructional technology goals with the performance of well-designed and scientifically sound studies. Issues concerning the external validity of studies, use of media replications, and learner control as a means of adapting instructional strategies to individuals are emphasized, and designs for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Intermode Differences, Learning Strategies
Current Progress and Future Directions for Research in Instructional Technology.
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Clark, Richard E. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1989
Discussion of research problems in instructional technology emphasizes two main needs: (1) development of a prescriptive research methodology; and (2) more front end analysis that produces a distinction between instructional design research and instructional development research. Two examples of research using the prescriptive technology approach…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Instructional Design, Instructional Development