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Canelos, James; And Others – Journal of Experimental Education, 1989
The effect of an imagery cue and an attention-directing strategy within the context of a microcomputer learning environment was studied using 180 Ohio State University freshmen. The environment provided both self-paced and externally paced instruction. It appears that the attention strategy and embedding of an imagery cue increased students'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Control, Cognitive Processes, College Freshmen
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Semonche, John E. – History Microcomputer Review, 1989
Reflects on the thought and process involved in the development of a series of computer simulations used to help teach a two-semester U.S. history course. Lists common elements in the simulations, describes the simulations, and responds to criticisms. Discusses student reaction to the use of computer simulations in a history course. (LS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Richards, Thomas C.; Fukuzawa, Jeannette – Educational Technology, 1989
Outlines technological and cognitive considerations in the selection of authoring systems for writing computer-assisted instruction (CAI) lessons. Topics discussed include hardware selection; documentation; text display; screen appearance; branching and sequencing; text editing; graphics; animation; sound and voice input and output; student…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Authoring Aids (Programing), Branching, Check Lists
Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews three software programs: (1) "Microsoft Works 2.0": word processing, data processing, and telecommunications, grades 7 and up; (2) "AppleWorks GS": word processor, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and telecommunications, grades 3-12, Apple IIGS; (3) "Choices, Choices: On the Playground, Taking Responsibility":…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking
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Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed.; Belshe, John F., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Reviews a software package, "Mitosis-Meiosis," available for Apple II or IBM computers with colorgraphics capabilities. Describes the documentation, presentation and flexibility of the program. Rates the program based on graphics and usability in a biology classroom. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
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Foorman, Barbara R.; And Others – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1989
Examines Japanese and American children's styles of processing computerized geometric matrices. Hypothesizes cultural differences for response latencies. Finds no difference in accuracy between the two groups but significant differences in response times for second- and fifth-graders. (MW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Graphics
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Orr, Kay L.; And Others – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1994
Discusses procedures for storyboard development and provides guidelines for designing interactive multimedia courseware, including interactivity, learner control, feedback, visual elements, motion video, graphics/animation, text, audio, and programming. A topical bibliography that lists 98 items is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Feedback, Guidelines
Speidel, Gisela E. – Kamehameha Journal of Education, 1995
This article describes the AutoCAD Laboratory at Hawaii's Kamehameha Secondary Schools, offering the perspective of the AutoCAD instructor and Technology Department Head, looking at a day in the AutoCAD Laboratory, and explaining how teaching students about computer-assisted design and drafting can prepare them for college or careers. (SM)
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Career Development, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Charischak, Ihor; Berkman, Robert – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Describes how Logo computer simulations, or microworlds, were incorporated into a series of lessons on the nature of probability. Data were generated and displayed using Logo. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Elementary Education
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Levine, Leonard – Optometric Education, 1992
A new optometry-oriented program for the Macintosh computer has been written for the Neural Sciences Computer-Assisted Learning Package to include graphics and synthesized speech. It has 21 modules in 6 categories: anatomical drawings; diagrams illustrating physiological concepts; records from experiments; flow charts of neuroanatomical pathways;…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Anatomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Antelman, Kristin – Reference Services Review, 1992
Describes a Macintosh user interface to the NOTIS (Northwestern Online Total Integrated System) online public access catalog (OPAC) developed at the University of Delaware. Adaptation of the HyperCard-based interface from Cornell University, MacPAC, is described; testing and marketing is discussed; and future developments are addressed. (six…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods
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Crook, Charles – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes a study that investigated the performance of preschoolers and children in the first three years of formal education on tasks that involved skills using a mouse-based control of a graphical computer interface. The children's performance is compared with that of novice adult users and expert users. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Pejtersen, Annelise Mark – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes the Book House, an interactive, multimedia online public access catalog (OPAC) developed in Denmark that uses icons, text, and animation. An alternative design model that addresses problems in OPACs is described; and database design, system navigation, use for fiction retrieval, and evaluation are discussed. (20 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs
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Head, J. Thomas – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1992
Trends in computer graphics include increasing speed of processing, higher-resolution computer displays, and easier-to-use software with expanded clip-art libraries and high-quality templates. In the 1990s, colleges and faculty should be preparing for the changes this will soon bring in the teaching/learning process. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Persico, Donatella; And Others – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Describes a project that addressed the problem of courseware reusability by developing a database structure suitable for organizing multimedia learning material in a given content domain. A prototype system that allows browsing a DBLM (Data Base of Learning Material) on earth science is described, and future plans are discussed. (five references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Courseware
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