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Peer reviewedJulien, Don – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes adventure games, a genre of computer simulation games that require the use of creative and intuitive approaches similar to those used in online database searching, and suggests that they can be used in training online searchers to develop creative problem solving skills. Reviews of several available adventure games are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Databases, Display Systems
Download full textSullivan, Kathryn – 1988
The popularity of DIALOG database searching causes problems when requestors do not understand how the service operates or how to fill out a search request. This report describes the implementation of a computer-aided instructional (CAI) program, which was developed using the UTAH PILOT programming language, to convey basic information about DIALOG…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
