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Dauzat, Sam V.; Dauzat, Jo Ann – Lifelong Learning, 1987
The authors discuss changes that will appear in the 1988 edition of the General Educational Development (GED) test. Changes include (1) a focus on comprehensive, integrated skills; (2) a need for highly developed thinking skills; (3) use of a computer technology theme; (4) writing assessments; and (5) changes in content areas. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, High School Equivalency Programs, Item Analysis
Karwin, T. J.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
Describes a model for organizing research and development on educational applications of the information technologies. The development and evaluation of interactive video courseware using the model (an interdisciplinary team approach) for precalculus mathematics instruction is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development
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Glen, John A,; Walker, Leon J. – Computers and Education, 1985
Describes development of a program instituted at Paisley College of Technology (Scotland) which used microcomputers in undergraduate mathematics instruction. Discussion of the software production phase of this program and project objectives includes descriptions of the program's microcomputer network and one computer program which was developed.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Courseware, Higher Education, Material Development
Boone, William R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Explains how computers were implemented to supplement vocational training at a leading chiropractic school. Extrapolates how these experiences might be applied to any discipline. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Higher Education
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Moore, John W.; Moore, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses topics and issues related to (1) international impact of microcomputers; (2) minimum guidelines for software development; (3) achieving minimum standards; and (4) accomplishments in the areas of introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. Challenges for the future are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
King, Felicity Savage – Media in Education and Development, 1985
Describes the activities of Teaching Aids at Low Cost (TALC), a nonprofit component of the Institute of Child Health in London. TALC develops and distributes books, sets of slides, flannelgraphs, and other teaching aids to developing nations for use in teaching health workers--nurses, auxiliary medical workers, medical students, and doctors. (MBR)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Books, Developing Nations, Instructional Materials
Rosenweig, Fred – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Describes four training guides developed by the Water and Sanitation for Health Project for use in rural water supply and sanitation projects in developing countries, explains the development process, offers insights gained from the process, and presents five considerations for designing training in third world countries. (MBR)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Material Development
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Nott, David – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1985
Discusses ways to change foreign language teaching in the British school system so that more students achieve A level passes. Covers such topics as the first term, topic-based work, material choice, sources and resources, equipment, foreign exchange visits, listening and speaking practice, reading and writing practice, translation, homework, and…
Descriptors: High Schools, Language Skills, Language Tests, Material Development
Jensen, Randall P.; Osguthorpe, Russell T. – Educational Technology, 1985
Describes two studies designed to identify and validate principles of effective microcomputer manual design. In the first, instructional science students rated design principles of four computer manuals using a computer manual checklist; in the second, instructional effectiveness of these design principles was tested by comparing microcomputer…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Mace, Scott – InfoWorld, 1984
Discusses trends in science software for home and educational use. Examples of software on various science topics are provided, including packages which revolve around such television shows as "Nova" and "Voyage of the Mimi" and those produced by the Human Engineering Software. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science
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Damarin, Suzanne K.; Stull, Lorren L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
Examines issues which emerged during the development of estimation materials produced by the Technology and Basic Skills-Mathematics (TABS) project. Special attention is given to the use of feedback in computer-based instruction on estimation. (JN)
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics)
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Kontos, George – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1985
Investigates alternative methods of developing computer assisted instruction (CAI) lessons and concludes that a team effort of experienced educators and highly skilled computer professionals is essential for production of "better" CAI lessons. A model illustrating such a team effort for CAI development is presented and analyzed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Development, Material Development
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Devadason, F. J. – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Describes the construction (input preparation, computer processing, and presentation) of Classaurus, a vocabulary control tool used for indexing according to the Postulate-based Permuted Subject Indexing (POPSI) language. The efficiency of an online classaurus with facilities for direct accessing and updating is discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classification, Design, Indexing, Information Retrieval
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Lehr, Ted – CoED, 1985
Describes modifications made to expand the capabilities of a display unit (Lear Siegler ADM-3A) to include medium resolution graphics. The modifying circuitry is detailed along with software subroutined written in Z-80 machine language for controlling the video display. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Display Systems
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Baum, Rudy – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
The Chemical Education for Public Understanding Project is a three-year pilot project designed to provide the public with accurate information on uses and hazards of chemicals, ranging from control of garden pests to types of toxic wastes generated by industry. Discusses project aims and educational materials to be developed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials
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