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Ali, Ali M. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1981
Discusses three issues related to the use of positive and negative examples during instruction: sequence, quality, and quantity of examples. Some possible resolutions based on available research evidence and theoretical work in the field are suggested. Twenty-eight references are listed. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Definitions, Educational Research, Instructional Design
Richey, Rita C.; Seels, Barbara – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1994
Documents the process used to construct the definition of the field of instructional technology. A chronology of the development and the key factors that influenced the construction process are described. Issues confronted, including acceptable definition characteristics and the scope and nature of the domains, are covered. (13 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Classification, Decision Making, Definitions, Educational Technology
Mellon, Constance A. – Educational Communication and Technology: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Development, 1983
Examines the application of naturalistic inquiry to the field of instructional development and suggests that such inquiry needs to be informed by research traditions in sociology. Drawing on social movement theory, an example of analogical theorizing is presented illustrating how this theory can be applied to exploration of instructional…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Definitions, Educational Change, Educational Research
Download full textRichey, Rita C. – 1994
Developmental research, as opposed to simple instructional development, has been defined as the systematic study of designing, developing, and evaluating instructional programs, processes, and products that must meet criteria of internal consistency and effectiveness. Developmental research is particularly important in the field of instructional…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
Christenson, Sandra L.; And Others – 1987
The monograph summarizes characteristics of effective instruction of mildly handicapped and non-handicapped students by focusing on two literature areas: Instructional Psychology and Models of School Learning. The review on instructional psychology covers the following areas: definitions of instruction, principles of learning, models of the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Definitions, Educational Methods, Educational Psychology
Kirk, James J. – 2002
Electronic learning (or "e-learning) has become an integral part of organizational training. E-learning may be delivered via numerous electronic media, including the Internet, intranets, extranets, satellite broadcast, audio/videotape, interactive television, and CD-ROM. At its best, e-learning is individual, customized learning that allows…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction, Corporate Education
Askov, Eunice N.; Johnston, Jerome; Petty, Leslie I.; Young, Shannon J. – 2003
This monograph examines benefits, challenges, and methods of expanding access to adult literacy with online distance education (ODE). The following are among the topics discussed: (1) reasons for considering ODE (new technologies and delivery systems in education; ODE in higher education, business training, and adult basic education; state-level…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy
