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Applying Metaphorical Interface Design Principles to the World Wide Web.

Ohl, Todd Michael; Cates, Ward Mitchell – Educational Technology, 1997

Classifies sites on the World Wide Web according to purpose. Examines what metaphorical design has to offer Web site designers and details how principles of metaphorical design were applied to create a university Web site. Discusses technological limitations that influence design decisions and when metaphorical design might not suit a Web site.…

Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Higher Education

Building Coping Skills on a Firm Foundation: Using a Metaphorical Interface To Deliver Stress Management Instruction.

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Berkley, Jeannette; Cates, Ward Mitchell – 1996

This paper examines the benefits of a metaphorical graphical user interface (GUI) and discusses how metaphorical interfaces can be used to deliver instruction on stress management. A computer-based instructional (CBI) program for college students was developed on the fundamentals of stress and the role of time management as a coping strategy. The…

Descriptors: College Students, Color, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics