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Nichols, Gary John – Journal of Geological Education, 1987
Describes a computer-assisted oil exploration and production game for students involved in a short course in petroleum geology. Outlines the game and its procedures, and provides sample structure maps generated by the computer in the course of playing the game. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
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Smart, James R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Considers the problem of how to go from three coordinates to two. States that it is not a problem that mathematics students ordinarily encounter. Presents four methods of graphing three-dimensional figures on a two-dimensional computer screen. (PK)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Sewall, Angela Jean; Guth, Peter Lorentz – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Describes a microcomputer program that simulates the pattern of evolution and produces clade diagrams and summary statistics. Allows users to vary the odds affecting the fate of a species. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Akahori, Kanji – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Discussion of problems encountered in educational software development in Japan is the second of a two-part series on evaluation of Japanese microcomputer-based software. Problems associated with content, learner attitude, and graphics presentation are described, and future challenges in simulation and integrating courseware with other teaching…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
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Jensen, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes a sequence of activities for experimenting with scaling and includes a method for revising any turtle graphic procedure so that it can be drawn to a variety of scales. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses some of the attributes of effective tutorial software programs. Describes four science programs that focus on the physical and earth sciences, and highlights some of their features that are proposed as features of high-quality educational software. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Bertelson, Catherine L.; Klemin, V. Wayne – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses the value of computer graphics as an important part of business curricula. Describes the graphics course in the business education department at Central Washington University. Lists the course objectives and the hardware and software requirements for this course. Stresses the value of graphics skills for effective commmunication. (CW)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
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Nee, John G.; Kare, Audhut P. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Explores several concepts in computer assisted design/computer assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Defines, evaluates, reviews and compares advanced computer-aided geometric modeling and analysis techniques. Presents the results of a survey to establish the capabilities of minicomputer based-systems with the CAD/CAM packages evaluated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Duff, Jon M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Presents current trends in the development of expert systems within the Department of the Navy, particularly research into expert graphics systems intended to support the Authoring Instructional Methods (AIM) research project. Defines artificial intelligence and expert systems. Discusses the operations and functions of the Navy's intelligent…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Cohen, Jacob; Lee, Robert S. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1987
STATGRAPHICS, a statistical package written for the IBM PC/XT/AT, is reviewed. In addition to superb graphics, STATGRAPHICS is unequalled in time series procedures, quality control, linear programming, and other mathematical procedures. The modules for regression analysis, categorical data analysis, and nonparametric analysis are good, but contain…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cluster Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Ahlers, Robert H., Ed.; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1986
Features articles on topics related to use of expert systems for training: machine intelligence effectiveness in military systems applications; automated maneuvering board training system; intelligent tutoring system for electronic troubleshooting; technology development for intelligent maintenance advisors; design of intelligent computer assisted…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Decision Support Systems
Ebner, Donald G. – Instructional Innovator, 1984
Presents findings from a literature review on interactive videodisc technology, interactive videodisc-based training, computer-assisted instruction, and their translations into effective instructional applications. Issues in educational development and application, guidelines for using graphics and other video effects, instructor and student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Educational Research
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Baker, Philip G. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1984
Discusses pedagogical factors influencing design and construction of sophisticated educational multimedia workstations, and presents an overview of the Multi-Media Authoring Language system, an experimental test vehicle providing a framework in which to conduct hardware, software, and interfacing experiments necessary to produce a solution to…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Hathaway, Michael D. – Educational Technology, 1984
Reviews research findings on variables in computer screen displays and their effects on learning for use by purchasers or designers of computer systems for instructional purposes. Variables discussed include fatigue, density of displayed text, scrolling, upper-case vesus upper- and lower-case lettering, letter size, and graphics. Ten references…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Design Requirements
Absher, Linda – 1997
For many librarians and information specialists, the World Wide Web presents a challenge, not only in terms of organizing information, but in creating a visual package that piques the user's curiosity and interest as well as provides orientation to a site. Creating original graphics gives a Web site a unique identity, and forces the designer to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software
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