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McGivern, Daniela; Morgan, Michael; Butler, Matthew – Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 2012
This research applies Socio-Cultural theory and Distributed Cognition/Activity theory to conceptualize the design of collaborative learning activities in large shared digital spaces. The paper begins by providing a summary of previous work in the creation of a technology platform for large shared digital spaces. It then details how Socio-Cultural…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Design, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Assisted Instruction
Senn, Gary J.; Smyth, Thomas J. C. – 1995
Because of the graphical interface and "openness" of the operating system, Macintosh computers are susceptible to undesirable changes by the user. This presentation discusses the advantages and disadvantages of software packages that offer protection for the Macintosh system. The two basic forms of software security packages include a…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Security, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design
Bateman, William E. – 1996
This paper describes the Perseus Project, an undertaking begun in the Classics Department of Harvard University devoted to the creation of a massive interactive hypermedia product on ancient Greek culture. The project is discussed in terms of its importance; contents; funding; development; delivery systems; future releases; costs; user acceptance…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Costs
Paez, Linda B.; Bezerra da Silva-Fh., Jose; Marchionini, Gary – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1996
Questionnaires, observation, and taped interviews of 36 graduate students were used to compare and evaluate the use of a continuous zooming graphical interface and a typical jump-based hypertext interface, with a focus on minimizing user disorientation when reading documents. Learning time, performance and user satisfaction were evaluated. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Lee, Sung Heum; And Others – 1996
Evaluating and selecting the appropriate software is a very important component of success in using multimedia systems in both educational and corporate settings. Computer-mediated multimedia (CMM) is the integration of two or more communication media, controlled or manipulated by the user via a computer, to present information. CMM can be…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Ezekiel, Aaron B. – 1995
At the University of New Mexico, stakeholders from the Computer and Information Resources and Technology (CIRT) department, Financial Systems, the Health Sciences Center, and the General Libraries, were involved in deciding on the goals of a project to replace Telnet with a suite of network middleware and productivity software on campus computer…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Centers, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks
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
Gerard, Fabienne; Greene, Martina; Widener, Jamey – 1999
This descriptive study investigates the uses of SMART Board, an interactive electronic whiteboard, in secondary school foreign language classes. The paper first discusses how SMART Board can facilitate the teaching process. SMART Board supports the foreign language teaching process in three main ways: it helps the presentation of new linguistic…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Neumann, Gaby; Ziems, Dietrich; Hopner, Christian – 1998
This paper introduces a multimedia-based educational system on logistics developed at the University of Magdeburg (Germany), reports on development and implementation of the prototype, and discusses ideas for redesign. The system was tested, used, and evaluated at the university and within a European network of 24 universities, colleges, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Ogata, Hiroaki; Yano, Yoneo – 1998
This paper describes Coconuts (Concurrent Collaborative Learning Environment Supported by Awareness), a proposed module of Sharlok (Sharing, Linking and Looking-for Knowledge), an open-ended and collaborative learning environment that integrates a knowledge building tool with a collaborative interface tool. Coconuts was developed in order to…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication