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Quinn, Richard A. – Electronic Library, 1994
Discusses networked document imaging systems and describes necessary software features. Highlights include desktop workstations; network architecture; modular application software; images from a variety of formats; merging images with text; editing functions; managing an electronic library; document delivery formats; and printing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software
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Perry, Mike; Kader, Gary – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1995
Illustrates how to use computer simulation models in statistics to study the quality of an estimation procedure and concurrently the subtle concepts of randomness and convergence. Special emphasis is given to the use of graphical representations. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computers, Estimation (Mathematics)
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Gray, Shirley B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
This article traces the historical development of fractal geometry from early in the twentieth century and offers an explanation of the mathematics behind the recursion formulas and their representations within computer graphics. Also included are the fundamentals behind programing for fractal graphics in the C Language with appropriate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts
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Bitter, Gary G.; Gerson, Charles W., Jr. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discusses hardware requirements, functions, and applications of five information processing and desktop publishing software packages for the Macintosh: HyperCard, PageMaker, Cricket Presents, Power Point, and Adobe illustrator. Benefits of these programs for schools are considered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
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Singer, Ronald A. – Computers and Education, 1993
Provides an overview of Circuit II, an interactive system that provides users with a graphical representation of an electronic circuit within which questions may be posed and manipulated, and discusses how mouse selections have analogous roles to certain natural language features, such as anaphora, deixis, and ellipsis. (13 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Electric Circuits, Input Output Devices
Newby, Gregory B. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Presents a theoretical framework for navigation in information retrieval systems and describes a prototype retrieval system that was developed to investigate navigation. The use of a visual interface in a spatial representation scheme is described, and results of a user-based evaluation of the system are reported. User questionnaires are appended.…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Information Retrieval
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Crawford, David – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Discusses the use of computers in music and music education. Topics discussed include the use of computers to assist in music composition and performance; changing employment opportunities for studio musicians; multimedia applications, including high resolution graphics; editing and publishing music; and database projects. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Databases, Employment Opportunities
Tufte, Edward – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1992
Discusses the importance of skillful visual design of computer screens and provides guidelines for screen design in the areas of information resolution, interaction of design elements, color, and typography and icons. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Design
Dewdney, A. K. – Science Probe, 1991
Explores the subject of fractal geometry focusing on the occurrence of fractal-like shapes in the natural world. Topics include iterated functions, chaos theory, the Lorenz attractor, logistic maps, the Mandelbrot set, and mini-Mandelbrot sets. Provides appropriate computer algorithms, as well as further sources of information. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
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Aboud, M.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Presents an information systems navigation approach using a combination of functionalities encountered in classification processes, Hypertext systems, and information retrieval systems. The first version of the SYRIUS system is described, with emphasis on the user's graphic interface which integrates these functionalities. (26 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Hypermedia
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Plankis, Brian J. – TechTrends, 1998
Provides an overview of Web-site design and discusses three steps in building a site: audience analysis, design, and evaluation. Includes an analysis of loading speeds with and without graphics; examples of no-style, low-bandwidth, and high-bandwidth Web sites; and addresses for related Web sites. (PEN)
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Design Preferences
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Livshits, V.; Sandler, B. Z. – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 1999
Discussion of technical education as part of the engineering education curriculum focuses on the effects of computerization, specifically the computerization of technical drawing. Topics include computer-aided graphics, computer-aided design, and the need for curriculum changes to allow more hours of practical work. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Computer Graphics, Curriculum Development
Marantz, Sylvia; Marantz, Kenneth – Book Links, 1999
Examines the attributes of picture books in subject matter, form, style, and media used by the artists as exemplified by winners of the Caldecott Medal over several decades. Discusses the changing styles of illustration brought on by technological advances. Announces the 1999 winners of major awards for children's books. (AEF)
Descriptors: Artists, Authors, Awards, Change
Hay, Kenneth – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 2000
Provides a profile of the career of John Belland and his work in instructional technology. Highlights include his educational background, teaching experience in higher education, work in learning with 3D computer-generated animation, alternative paradigms of instructional design, and ideas of postmodernism. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Educational Background, Educational Technology, Higher Education
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Rowe, Glenn; Thorburn, Gareth – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2000
Describes a tutorial tool which allows the execution of a C program to be graphically displayed. VINCE (Visual Instruction for Novices in a C Environment) is written in Java, allowing it to be used on the Web. Students can enter their own C code, or select from a menu of pre-written tutorials, each illustrating a particular aspect of programming.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Introductory Courses
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