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Sammons, Dorothy; Strickland, A. W. – 2000
This study examined correlations between teacher characteristics and teacher attitudes toward multimedia development among teachers creating multimedia projects in teacher teams and with students using HyperStudio. Information on personality type, age, gender, grade level, years of teaching, computer experience, and self-reported skill levels was…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Attitudes, Computer Software Development, Correlation
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Watts, Noel – System, 1997
Examines the design features of interactive multimedia packages for second language learning. Focuses on the possible components of a design model and highlights the implications for program design. Concludes that to realize the high potential for interactive language learning multimedia, designers must develop a more learner-based orientation.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
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Reed, W. Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Reviews the research on computer use in English language arts, predominantly writing, since 1987. Highlights include writing-process theory; learner control theory; zone of proximal development; word processing; composing process software; the Writing to Read program; and future research and directions. Contains 93 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, English
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Pamula, F.; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1995
Describes an interactive computer program written to provide accurate and immediate feedback to students while they are processing experimental data. Discusses the problems inherent in laboratory courses that led to the development of this program. Advantages of the software include allowing students to work at their own pace in a nonthreatening…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Dalton, David W. – Educational Technology, 1989
Discussion of the impact of computers on education highlights the role that educational technologists can play as change agents. Topics discussed include models of the diffusion and adoption of innovations; computer interfaces; integrated software; teacher training; teachers' roles; and the use of magnet schools to demonstrate the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Agents, Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction
Moonen, Jef – Educational Technology, 1989
Discusses issues relating to the use of computers in education. Topics discussed include computer laboratories; teacher training; educational software; multimedia learning materials; experimental school projects; integration of computers into secondary schools; the use of computers for school management; future international projects; and student…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Technology, Experimental Schools
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Krendl, Kathy A.; Lieberman, Debra A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1988
This literature review examines recent research on computers and learning for kindergarten through post secondary levels. The dominant areas of inquiry are: (1) effects on learning; (2) development of cognitive skills; (3) academic motivation and self-esteem; (4) effects of environmental factors on learners; and (5) research methodology. (111…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Environment
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Repak, Arthur J.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1988
Computer software, audiovisuals, and books are reviewed. Includes topics on interfacing, ionic equilibrium, space, the classification system, Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome, evolution, human body processes, energy, pesticides, teaching school, cells, and geological aspects. Availability, price, and a description of each are provided. (RT)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biological Sciences, Book Reviews, Computer Software
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Bolton, J. P. R.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes the development and evaluation of an interactive videodisc designed for Open University students in a physics course that explores the physical properties of water. The user interface is discussed; software is described; videodisc production is explained; and results of an evaluation of student attitudes from questionnaire responses is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Bahr, Christine M.; Rieth, Herbert J. – Computers in the Schools, 1989
Discussion of the use of microcomputers by special education students highlights a study that compared the effects of a drill and practice program with an instructional computer game on the acquisition of multiplication skills among junior high and high school learning disabled students. (22 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games
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Chau, F. T.; Chik, Andy S. W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses a software package that allows the user to solve mathematical problems, analyze data, plot graphs, and to examine mathematical models. Presents the attributes of the program and the available mathematical functions. Provides an example of pH calculations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
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Fong, Ho-Kheong – Computers and Education, 1989
Presents an alternative model for using the computer as an aid in teaching mathematics. Highlights include a mathematics teaching model; computer software for drill and practice, tutorials, simulation, games, and computer managed instruction; integrating computers into the mathematics curriculum; and examples of computer activities for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Simulation
Brandon, Paul R. – Educational Technology, 1988
Reviews the literature discussing the effects of instructional software and hardware in elementary and secondary education and reports on recent developments. Topics discussed include criticism of studies on the effects of instructional software; research needs; authoring languages; simulations; intelligent computer-assisted instruction;…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Danneberger, T. K. – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1988
Explains a discipline that requires students to become problem solvers in agronomic and pest areas using computer-simulated models. Describes the seven programing areas. The program is written in BASIC totaling 182K bytes for use with MS-DOS 2.0 or an IBM PC requiring 256 K RAM, color monitor, and card. Lists availability. (RT)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
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Morrison, Gary R.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Summarizes three research studies on text and screen density variables in a computer based instruction (CBI) lesson. The first two studies investigated the effectiveness of low density text on lessons taught in print and CBI modes; the third study examined learner preferences for different screen densities. (43 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
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