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Schwier, Richard A.; Misanchuk, Earl R. – 1996
Dynamic discussions have begun to emerge concerning style of presentation on world wide web sites. Some hypertext markup language (HTML) designers seek an intimate and chatty ambience, while others want to project a more professional image. Evaluators see many sites as overdecorated and indecipherable. This paper offers suggestions on selecting…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Design Preferences, Electronic Publishing
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

Degler, Duane; Battle, Lisa – Performance Improvement, 2001
To support performance for an international audience of computer users, designers need to examine key elements of performance in relation to the design of systems. Discussion focuses on planning ahead for an international audience and preparing a design that keeps the performer, the process, and the information connected, resulting in optimal…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences

Shirinian, Ara – Performance Improvement, 2001
Discusses the importance of positive video game experiences and designs that can create them, including immediacy of feedback, allowing graceful recovery from mistakes, high-quality feedback, and input device mappings. Examines interface complexity. Concludes game designers must treat the interaction between human and video game as a formal…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Interfaces, Design Preferences, Designers
Feldman, Susan – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Discusses the need for usability testing for information systems and for librarians to recognize what makes computer interfaces either easy or difficult to use. Highlights include user friendliness; navigation; standards; visual appeal; layout and design; feedback; help screens; and the usability-testing process. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Information Systems
Jones, Marshall G. – 1995
Computer-based instruction (CBI) has undergone tremendous changes in the past decade. This paper focuses on the following three areas of designing information presentation: (1) screen design literature is dated, and the existing guidelines do not allow for advances in computer technology; (2) open-ended guidelines may offer designers sufficient…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces

Chowdhury, G. G. – Journal of Documentation, 1999
A survey of recent publications shows that frequent topics of Internet and information retrieval research are the effectiveness of search engines, information validation and quality, user studies, design of user interfaces, data structures and metadata, classification and vocabulary based aids, and indexing and search agents. The changing balance…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Indexing
Strommen, Erik – 1994
An evaluation of a CD-ROM multimedia component of a first grade science curriculum, the IBM/CTW "Through the Woods," is presented. The presentation offers hands-on activities related to forest ecology, such as virtual nature walks. Children participating in the study (n=95) displayed ability to use the technology, a high degree of affect…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Lautenbacher, Glenn E.; Mahling, Dirk E. – 1997
This paper presents interface guidelines from research at the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) School of Information Sciences in developing a collaborative, problem-based learning environment for the World Wide Web. The lessons learned are based on student use and evaluation of three interface prototypes over the course of 3 years and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning
Jones, Marshall G. – 1998
A difficult task in creating rich, exploratory interactive learning environments is building an environment that is truly engaging. Engagement can be defined as the nexus of intrinsic knowledge and/or interest and external stimuli that promote the initial interest in, and continued use of a computer-based learning environment. Complete and total…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development