Community colleges continue to experience growth in online courses. This growth reflects the need to increase the numbers of students who complete certificates or degrees. Retaining online students, not to mention assuring their success, is a challenge that must be addressed through practical institutional responses. By leveraging existing student…

Discusses issues faced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when designing large computer based training systems (CBTs), and offers a conceptual model for interpreting CBT issues. (MER)

A new fuzzy student modeling method with two intelligent agents, a diagnosis agent and a learning agent, are suggested by this article for several aspects of student modeling in Intelligent Tutoring Systems. Also integrated are fuzzy theories and Fuzzy-Hasse diagrams for student modeling. (Author/AEF)

The Corrective Feedback Paradigm (CFP), which has been refined and expanded through use on the PLATO IV Computer-Based Education System, is based on instructional design strategies implied by stimulus-locus analyses, direct instruction, and instructional feedback methods. Features of the paradigm include adaptive feedback techniques with…

The plan described was developed to evaluate the training and cost-effectiveness of the Automated Instructional Management System (AIMS), a computer-based training and resource development system being developed by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) for possible installation in its schools and training centers. The Functional Description…

This report describes the results of a theoretical analysis of the ideal role functions of the Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) instructor. Concepts relevant to instructor behavior are synthesized from both cognitive and operant learning theory perspectives, and the roles allocated to instructors by seven large-scale operational CMI systems are…

Considers the design and production of a computer assisted learning (CAL) or computer managed learning (CML) package from the point of view of a programer assisting the teacher who is willing to use it. The stages of production are illustrated by reference to two case studies. (Author/CMV)

Discussion of the use of computers for systematic individualization of instruction focuses on a study of elementary school students using computer-managed drill and practice in arithmetic in four different systems. A model for decision making in computer-managed practice systems is presented, and the role of the teacher is discussed. (43…

Presents an input-process-output (IPO) model that can facilitate the design and implementation of instructional micro and minicomputer systems in school districts. A national survey of school districts with outstanding computer systems is described, a systems approach to develop the model is explained, and evaluation of the system is discussed.…

This report describing the use of operations research techniques to determine which courseware packages or what microcomputer systems best address varied instructional objectives focuses on the MICROPIK model, a highly structured evaluation technique for making such complex instructional decisions. MICROPIK is a multiple alternatives model (MAA)…

The purpose of this investigation was to empirically demonstrate and evaluate a brassboard for computerized collective training for teams (COLT2). The underlying tasks were to (1) conduct a state of the art assessment of instructional strategies appropriate for COLT2, (2) derive a conceptual framework for COLT2 instructional strategies, (3)…

Feedback procedures and information provided to instructors within computer managed learning environments were assessed to determine current usefulness and meaningfulness to users, and to present the design of a different instructor feedback instrument. Kaufman's system model was applied to accomplish the needs assessment phase of the study; and…

Reviews the literature on computer assisted instruction (CAI) and computer managed instruction (CMI), and discusses learner-controlled and program-controlled models in CBI. Experimental research on instructional processes and computers, particularly evaluative techniques, feedback procedures, and learner characteristics, are also reviewed.…

This qualitative assessment of computer-based innovations found in current educational programs across a variety of academic institutions was designed to help administrators and faculty of educational institutions in making decisions about the nature, scope, and magnitude of computer facilities and learning materials that could benefit their…

Examines factors that affect the successful implementation of integrated learning systems (ILSs). Empirical studies of ILSs are discussed; implementation models are considered; and factors that facilitate or hinder implementation are described, including student time on the system, teacher involvement, integration with the classroom curriculum,…