Advice for developing computer-assisted instruction includes (1) narrow the topic focus; (2) select appropriate hardware and software for goals; (3) develop instructional design by mapping software features; and (4) consider the instructional, aesthetic, operational, and curricular adequacy of the program. (SK)

A strategic-thinking course is built around the metaphor of strategy as a design process. It includes three metacognitive tasks: repertoire building, thought experiments, and design studio. (SK)

Discussion of learner-centered design focuses on the development of switchEr, a specific learning environment changed to an intelligent learning environment by switching from one external representation (ER) to another. Topics include user-centered design; the role of artificial intelligence; and the development of effective educational computing…

Presents design components to attain high standards in distance education, including defining goals, explaining the learning strategy, describing the learning activity, setting deadlines and due dates, explaining the use of media, and establishing personal-communication protocol. (LRW)

Formulates decision rules for adapting the appropriate amount of instruction to learning needs in intelligent-tutoring systems. Highlights include minimax decision theory (a minimum information approach), a binomial model, and a comparison of the Bayesian decision component in the Minnesota Adaptive Instructional System and the minimax strategy.…

Describes a study of nursing students that was conducted to investigate the relationship that exists between students' expressed learning style and method of instruction in terms of performance on specific criterion measures. Explains the use of Kolb's Learning Style Inventory, and suggests further research. (Author/LRW)

Presents a reflecting team case model that is a conversational, student-centered, narratively-based alternative to the traditional hierarchical, instructor-centered, analytical model. (CCM)

Argues that online help systems are often not helpful and even increase the user's frustration and stress level. States that an instructional design perspective can increase the effectiveness of online help systems, and offers a checklist. Examines the instructional components of the checklist and identifies ways they could be added to an online…

A workshop based on a mini-case study explores design issues for using videoconferencing in continuing health education. Presenter orientation, appropriate visuals, modular structure, adult learning principles, and group facilitation are discussed. (SK)

Gives an overview of learning as conceived in cognitive psychology and the constructivist view of instructional design. Presents applications of constructivist concepts to the learning environment for technology education. (SK)

Discusses the decision to offer a course by online delivery and describes the development of a Masters course that used collaborative learning as the teaching/learning method. Explains the theoretical basis for collaborative learning; discusses collaborative learning as a constructivist activity; and relates it to instructional design for online…

Discusses cognitive navigation, cognitive maps and online learning, and the role of the hippocampus in navigation. Topics include brain research in animal and human studies; types of memory; human navigation, including land navigation and information navigation; instructional strategies; tree maps of curriculum structure; cognitive complexity; and…

Discusses electronic learning efforts and problems in implementing computers in schools. Defines and describes an electronic educational system model that was developed to assist the designers of different electronic learning settings to plan and successfully implement a specific learning situation, with the focus on the individual requirements of…

Discusses transfer of training and explains the Transfer Design Model, which provides a comprehensive process for designing transfer techniques into training materials and organizational systems. Topics include initial performance measure, systemic design factors, instructional design factors, training, maintenance system, and transfer performance…

Examines the use of cognitive apprenticeships as a framework for instructional design to help address the needs of a distributed learning environment. Describes the applications of a multimedia training course that helps weather forecasters interpret radar. Findings indicate that cognitive apprenticeships can be implemented in multimedia to meet…