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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

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
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
Ikegulu, Patricia R.; Ikegulu, T. Nelson – 1999
The primary purpose of this article is to review the literature on research studies conducted in the last five years on the effectiveness of window presentation strategies and the cognitive dependence status of field-dependent/independent (FD/FI) learners in a computer-mediated instruction (CMI). Secondary to this purpose is to summarize research…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
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
Small, Ruth V. – 1997
As the number of World Wide Web sites continues to grow at an explosive rate, the need for design guidelines also increases. Although there are a number of resources that provide guidance on structure and content, few address the motivational aspects of Web sites. The Website Motivational Analysis Checklist (WebMAC) was developed to help diagnose…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Data Collection