Discussion of the use of computers in education focuses on a graphics-based system for teaching the Pascal programing language for problem solving. Topics discussed include user interface; notification based systems; ...
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Discussion of the use of computers in education focuses on a graphics-based system for teaching the Pascal programing language for problem solving. Topics discussed include user interface; notification based systems; communication processes; object oriented programing; workstations; graphics architecture; and flowcharts. (18 references) (LRW)
Describes a system that combines computer-assisted learning (CAL) with interactive video. It was designed in England for an undergraduate pathology course. Hardware, based on a BBC microcomputer, is described; the des...
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Describes a system that combines computer-assisted learning (CAL) with interactive video. It was designed in England for an undergraduate pathology course. Hardware, based on a BBC microcomputer, is described; the design of interactive graphics is explained; and the tutorial design, using an authoring system, is discussed. (26 references) (LRW)
Development of an intelligent computer-assisted instructional (ICAI) system requires a multidisciplinary team effort. A schematic model is proposed to help ICAI developers identify the types of required expertise and ...
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Development of an intelligent computer-assisted instructional (ICAI) system requires a multidisciplinary team effort. A schematic model is proposed to help ICAI developers identify the types of required expertise and integrate them into a system. Three types of expertise are discussed in the model: (a) domain expertise, (b) domain engineering expertise, (c) and instructional expertise. Domain expertise is classified into two types: conceptual knowledge and performance (procedural) expertise. Specific knowledge representation methods are proposed to represent the two types of domain—semantic network for conceptual knowledge and production rules for procedural knowledge—and frames-scripts for the combined domain of the two types. For domain engineering expertise, three technical methods are discussed: knowledge acquisition, task analysis, and knowledge representation. For instructional expertise, conceptual issues and technical methods to model student learning and to select instructional strategies are discussed. A multidisciplinary cooperative effort is reemphasized in the conclusion.
Describes the design of the computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environment (CSILE), a database that allows the storage and retrieval of information in several media, e.g., text and drawings. Research on cognitive...
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Describes the design of the computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environment (CSILE), a database that allows the storage and retrieval of information in several media, e.g., text and drawings. Research on cognitive abilities and learning strategies is reviewed, learner control is discussed, and the implementation of CSILE in grades five and six is described. (26 references) (LRW)
Examines the rapidly growing role for technical communicators in the computer industry as members of the external design team. Describes the kinds of decisions they are responsible for with regard to all phases of pro...
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Examines the rapidly growing role for technical communicators in the computer industry as members of the external design team. Describes the kinds of decisions they are responsible for with regard to all phases of product development--as user advocates, usability testers, screen designers, and online documentation specialists. (KEH)
Describes an application-specific hypertext systemdesigned to facilitate and capture policy and design discussions. The discussion includes an introduction to the Issue Based Information systems (IBIS) method; a desc...
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Describes an application-specific hypertext systemdesigned to facilitate and capture policy and design discussions. The discussion includes an introduction to the Issue Based Information systems (IBIS) method; a description of this graphical IBIS (gIBIS) tool; an example of a gIBIS interaction; and thoughts about future research. (13 references) (Author/CLB)
Describes OAKDEC, a program based on decision-making logic that uses expert system techniques to assess the status of a database search and to provide recommendations to the user on how to proceed. The discussion focu...
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Describes OAKDEC, a program based on decision-making logic that uses expert system techniques to assess the status of a database search and to provide recommendations to the user on how to proceed. The discussion focuses on the use of OAKDEC as a research tool for studying user behavior. (20 references) (Author/CLB)
Describes a proposed computersystem with voice synthesis for reading Arabic and English textual information for the visually impaired that is an alternative to Braille. The conversion of textual alphabet character in...
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Describes a proposed computersystem with voice synthesis for reading Arabic and English textual information for the visually impaired that is an alternative to Braille. The conversion of textual alphabet character information to geometrical shape symbols is explained, and peripheral equipment--including scanners and special keyboards--is described. (LRW)
Outlines the development of a computer-based means of assessment and training for motorized wheelchair users. Programs designed to run on a BBC microcomputer that allow the ability of a severely handicapped person to ...
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Outlines the development of a computer-based means of assessment and training for motorized wheelchair users. Programs designed to run on a BBC microcomputer that allow the ability of a severely handicapped person to be tested are explained; a joystick-controlled wheelchair simulation is described, and its use with children highlighted. (Author/LRW)
Reviews research and development projects sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that address microcomputer-based support for instructional activities at the University of Southwestern L...
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Reviews research and development projects sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that address microcomputer-based support for instructional activities at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Highlights include a graphics project, local area networks, and the Interactive Presentation Development system, which is designed for video presentations. (12 references) (Author/LRW)
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