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Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
This paper is designed to provide the educator with an overview of instructional applications of the computer, along with important issues related to each application. Applications discussed include computer managed instruction, drill and practice, simulation, computer assisted testing, instructional games, tutorials, problem solving, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Games, Guidelines
Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
This paper lists 25 objectives which computer-using teachers have designated as important for job success, and presents 11 relevant tasks to serve as a basis for practice and assessment of the objectives. These tasks deal with instructional planning, question episodes, lesson evaluation, tutorial computer assisted instruction, drill and practice,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computers
Sinclair, A. J. L.; Dennis, J. Richard – AEDS Monitor, 1982
Presents a discussion of university role in an economically disadvantaged community in South Africa, and offers five recommendations on how to implement and maintain computer based instruction in a university outreach program. (MER)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Cultural Influences
Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
The details and process of evaluating computerized instructional materials are presented for the major classes of such materials, i.e., courseware--the set of computer programs with which the student interacts directly to learn--and instructional software--the instructional facilities, services, or general operations which include management and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Evaluation Methods
Dennis, J. Richard; Kansky, Robert J. – 1984
This book is directed to any educator who is interested in the use of the computer to improve classroom instruction. It is a book about the materials, human factors, and decision-making procedures that make up the instructional application of computers. This document's single goal is to promote educators' thoughtful selection and use of both…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs
Muiznieks, Viktors; Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
In computer assisted test construction (CATC) systems, the computer is used to perform the mechanical aspects of testing while the teacher retains control over question content. Advantages of CATC systems include question banks, decreased importance of test item security, computer analysis and response to student test answers, item analysis…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Testing
Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
This paper describes functions of a computer system for management of individualized instruction, details of a computer managed instruction (CMI) facility, the role of the teacher in utilizing a CMI system, and five programs which implement the concept of individualization with computer assistance. CMI system functions described include…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Data Collection, Educational Diagnosis