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Peer reviewedDaniel, Joseph I. – Journal of Economic Education, 1999
Reviews the development of computer-aided instruction (CAI) and provides criteria for effective CAI on the World Wide Web. Presents an experimental CAI package called "oo Micro!" intended to satisfy those criteria. Describes the package contents and procedures, and provides an Internet address where a demonstration can be found. (DSK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Economics Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHillman, Daniel C. A. – American Journal of Distance Education, 1999
Using software and a coding system developed by the author, the text of all spoken and written discourse was analyzed from four face-to-face (FTF) courses and two courses taught via computer-mediated communication (CMC). Results indicated that interaction patterns in the CMC courses resembled discussion, whereas patterns in the FTF courses…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Conventional Instruction
Peer reviewedBenno, Mark – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1998
Identifies indicators of excellence in educational technology including hardware, software, integration, on-site support, administrative support, conference participation, use of emerging technologies, home and community connections, technology planning, and educational reform. (DB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedDraper, Stephen W. – Computers & Education, 1998
Argues that there are no generalizations about what features of technology or software type makes computer-assisted learning (CAL) successful. "Niche based success" comes from a close fit between a piece of courseware and its situation of use that is specific to that niche. Discusses teacher analysis of weak existing situations and how…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Hughes, Chris; Hewson, Lindsay – Educational Technology, 1998
Looks at some key elements of teachers' knowledge and skill bases and considers how these might be supported in Web-based instruction. Describes the "micro-genres" that constitute the instructional events of the online class. Introduces a software package to demonstrate how these interactions may be facilitated in practice. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedJohns, Janet Faye – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1998
Describes techniques developed to improve the perceptual skills of maintenance technicians who align shafts on rotating equipment. A 3-D practice environment composed of animated mechanical components and tools was enhanced with 3-D VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) scenes. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Industrial Education, Multimedia Instruction
Peer reviewedMetcalf, Karen K.; Barlow, Amy; Hudson, Lisa; Jones, Elizabeth; Lyons, Dennis; Piersall, James; Munfus, Laureen – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1998
Provides guidelines on how to adapt common games such as checkers, tic tac toe, obstacle courses, and memory joggers into interactive games in multimedia courseware. Emphasizes creating generic games that can be recycled and used for multiple topics to save development time and keep costs low. Discusses topic themes, game structure, and…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedLomika, Lara L. – Language Learning & Technology, 1998
Investigated effects of multimedia reading software on reading comprehension. Twelve college students enrolled in a second semester French course were instructed to think aloud during reading of text on the computer screen. They read text under one of three conditions: full glossing, limited glossing, no glossing. Suggests computerized reading…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, French
Peer reviewedChun, Dorothy M. – Language Learning & Technology, 1998
Reviews research on the acquisition of suprasegmentals by second language learners and the potential of computer-based instructional materials for improving intonation; describes and critiques some of the software previously available for this purpose; and suggests criteria for the conceptualization of multimedia software and concomitant research…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Instructional Materials, Intonation
Paepcke, Andreas; Brandriff, Robert; Janee, Greg; Larson, Ray; Ludaescher, Bertram; Melnik, Sergey; Raghavan, Sriram; [and] Owen, Catherine; Pearson, Tony; Arnold, Stephen; [and] Moore, Reagan; Baru, Chaitan; Rajasekar, Arcot; Ludaescher, Bertram; Marciano, Richard; Wan, Michael; Schroeder, Wayne; Gupta, Amarnath; [and] Coyle, Karen – D-Lib Magazine, 2000
Includes four articles that discuss: (1) search middleware, or software packages that allow access to information sources for digital libraries; (2) film archives and building online collections of data for use in film research and teaching; (3) digital archives; and (4) a virtual union catalog for the University of California. (LRW)
Descriptors: Archives, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedAnderson, A.; Cheyne, W.; Foot, H.; Howe, C.; Low, J.; Tolmie, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2000
Reports on a study of undergraduates at the University of Strathclyde (Scotland) that was designed to explore computer support for peer-based learning in methodology tutorials. Describes software that was developed to organize group discussion and discusses student ratings of their reactions to the software and to the tutorial sessions. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion
Betcher, Audrey – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes how the Rochester Public Library (Minnesota) managed public access to the Internet for both residents and non-resident patrons. Discusses user needs, staff involvement, system software, fees, and handicapped accessibility. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software, Internet
Peer reviewedMitchell, Mark L.; Jolley, Janina M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Describes the Correlator, an interactive computer tutorial that helps students explore positive, zero, and negative correlation coefficients. Discusses studies that assessed whether the Correlator aided in student learning revealing that students completing the Correlator better understand correlation coefficients and enjoy the tutorial. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Direct linkPalmquist, Mike; Rodrigues, Dawn; Kiefer, Kate; Zimmerman, Donald E. – Computers and Composition, 1995
Draws on results of a four-year effort to establish a campus-wide, computer-supported writing environment to suggest that computer networks and specifically designed instructional software can provide the basis for network-supported, writing-center-based writing-across-the-curriculum programs. Discusses development of network communication tools…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Higher Education
Stone, David E.; Bishop, Clarke A. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1997
Describes the following phases of multimedia courseware production: (1) needs assessment; (2) content and design; (3) rapid prototype; (4) storyboarding; (5) building the course using the production pathway; (6) usability testing; (7) quality assurance and testing. Benefits of Web-based courseware, courseware development team members and roles,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Formative Evaluation
