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McClurg, Patricia; And Others – 1997
This study investigates children's spatial cognition in the microcomputer environment created by "HyperGami." Two categories of spatial cognition have been described: spatial visualization, which involves mentally rotating, manipulating and twisting two- and three-dimensional objects; and spatial orientation, which involves the ability…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Hypermedia
Packer, Arnold H. – 1994
Stemming from a series of panel discussions between employers from the manufacturing sector and community college educators, this document describes the development and goals of the two-year Associate Degree in High-Performance Manufacturing and outlines 20 standards for the degree agreed upon in the discussions. Part I describes the origin of the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Design
Russell, Daniel M.; Pirolli, Peter – 1992
Recent advances in artificial intelligence and the cognitive sciences have made it possible to develop successful intelligent computer-aided instructional systems for technical and scientific training. In addition, computer-aided design (CAD) environments that support the rapid development of such computer-based instruction have also been recently…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Business Education, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Design
Mississippi State Dept. of Education, Jackson. Office of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education. – 1989
Standardized vocational education course titles and core contents for two courses in Mississippi are provided: general drafting I and II. The first course contains the following units: (1) orientation; (2) introduction to mechanical drawing; (3) lettering; (4) geometric construction; (5) basic computer-assisted design (CAD); (6) orthographic…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design
Salustri, Filippo A. – 1997
This paper discusses the use at the University of Windsor (Ontario) of a small World Wide Web-based tool for course delivery and administration called HAL (HTML-based Administrative Lackey), written in the Scheme programming language. This tool was developed by the author to provide Web-based services for a large first-year undergraduate course in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
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Bitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviewed are two microcomputer software packages which may be useful in mathematics education: "Hands-On Math Volume 3," and "MathCAD 2.5." Listed are the educational level, hardware requirements, package contents, cost, and availability. Discussed are the functions, applications, strengths and weaknesses of each package. (CW)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
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Moss, G. D. – Computers and Education, 1992
Reports on a survey on use of content-free software (i.e., word processing, desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheets, statistics, and computer-aided design) by secondary school teachers in South Wales. Data are presented on computer resources, staff training, level of awareness, and utilization by grade and subject taught. (seven…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Database Management Systems
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Zongyi, Zuo – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
A software package which can aid descriptive geometry instruction is described. Included are the features of the software and the software configuration. This software has been honored as the best and most advanced software of its kind in the People's Republic of China. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Leach, James A.; Gull, Randall L. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
Students' reactions and performances were examined when taught engineering geometry concepts using a standard microcomputer-aided drafting software package. Two sample groups were compared based on their computer experience. Included are the methodology, data analysis, and conclusions. (KR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Wiley, Scott E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1990
Proposed is a hierarchy of visual learning giving three primary stages of visual learning as well as seven hierarchical stages. A clarification of terms associated with visual learning is presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Bertoline, Gary R. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1991
An explanation of 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) usage to teach spatial geometry concepts using nontraditional techniques is presented. The software packages CADKEY and AutoCAD are described as well as their usefulness in solving space geometry problems. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Bryson, Jimmy – 1995
This teacher's guide contains 11 units of instruction for a course on computer electronics and computer-assisted drafting (CAD) using a personal computer (PC). The course covers the following topics: introduction to electronic drafting with CAD; CAD system and software; basic electronic theory; component identification; basic integrated circuit…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design
Smithson, Buddy – 1995
This teacher's guide contains nine units of instruction for a course on computer-assisted pipe drafting. The course covers the following topics: introduction to pipe drafting with CAD (computer-assisted design); flow diagrams; pipe and pipe components; valves; piping plans and elevations; isometrics; equipment fabrication drawings; piping design…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1992
Developed through a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process involving business, industry, labor, and community agency representatives in Ohio, this document is a comprehensive and verified employer competency profile for drafting occupations. The list contains units (with and without subunits), competencies, and competency builders that…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Drafting
Scrimshaw, Peter – 1988
In evaluating IMAGE, an open-ended computer assisted learning program designed to enable English children to produce, modify, and print artwork created on the computer, teachers' perceptions of the program were focused on what the software package can do and what can be learned from using the program. Eighty teachers utilized the package in their…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Products, Computer Assisted Design
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