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Gong, Susan P. – Educational Technology, 2016
The problem of human-computer interface design was brought to the foreground with the emergence of the personal computer, the increasing complexity of electronic systems, and the need to accommodate the human operator in these systems. With each new technological generation discovering the interface design problems of its own technologies, initial…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Educational Technology, 2014
Michael W. Allen, the Chairman and CEO of Allen Interactions, is an architect of interactive multimedia learning and is recognized for his many insights, inventions, and presentations. With over 50 years of experience in e-learning, both in academic and corporate settings, he is known for his role in creating Authorware and overseeing the work of…
Descriptors: Interviews, Educational Technology, Opinions, Courseware
Lim, Kenneth Y. T.; Chen, Der-Thanq; Hung, David – Educational Technology, 2010
This article describes some of the key affordances for learning of the generic class of handheld computers known variously as smartphones, palmtops, and thumbtops--using the Apple iPhone 3G as one of the most mature exemplars of this class--based on the authors' experiences with and reflections about the device over a period of a year. An argument…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Users (Information), Handheld Devices, Computers
Lohr, Linda L. – Educational Technology, 2000
Discusses graphical user interfaces used for instructional purposes in educational environments, which promote learning goals, and in support environments, which promote performance goals. Explains three key principles of perception and gives guidelines for their use, including the figure/ground principle, the hierarchy principle, and the gestalt…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Educational Environment
Lee, Shih-Chung – Educational Technology, 1996
Discusses the use of icons in computer interface design. Highlights include picture processing time, complexity, recognition memory, differences between picture icons and picture/text icons, the use of color, size, placement, and touch design. (LRW)
Descriptors: Color, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Difficulty Level
Khan, Badrul H. – Educational Technology, 2002
Considers factors that must be weighed in creating effective electronic learning environments and presents a basic framework for Web-based or electronic learning. Highlights include the institutional dimension; the pedagogical dimension; technological dimension; interface design; evaluation; management; resource support; and ethical…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Educational Environment, Ethics, Evaluation Methods
Liu, Ming-Chou – Educational Technology, 2001
Examines the developmental needs for Web-based courses, focusing on content, user interface, and pedagogy. Studies the Web course development process as a system, explores various stages in the process, and includes graphs and tables designed to be used as management tools for the effective development of Web-based courses. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Content Analysis, Graphs
Galeev, Ildar – Educational Technology, 1999
Discusses the development and introduction of expert tutoring systems (ETS), or intelligent tutoring systems. Explains MONAP-PLUS, an example of an authoring tool for the design of an ETS that includes models of the subject domain, the learner, and the learning process; a user-friendly interface; and techniques for developing algorithmic…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development
Dockterman, David A. – Educational Technology, 2002
Describes "Placemark," an online tool for creating and managing Web pages within a school or district Web site. Topics include interviews with teachers to determine their needs, which centered around creating instructional materials and activities; online newsletters for parents; feedback to test the interface; formative evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Feedback, Formative Evaluation
Norris, Cathleen; Shin, Namsoo; Soloway, Elliot – Educational Technology, 2007
This article proposes three guidelines for mobile technology design that address the needs and goals of teachers who are considered mainstream with regard to technology use. Devices should be easy to learn and use, focused on the curriculum, and instruction-friendly. Only if the three guidelines are followed by hardware and software developers…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Educational Technology, Computer Software, Computers
Bussell, Linda – Educational Technology, 2001
Explains haptic computer interfaces for Web sites that relay touch-sensory feedback to the user. Discusses the importance of touch to cognition and learning; whether haptics can improve performance and learning; haptic interfaces for accessibility for blind and physically impaired users; comparisons of haptic devices; barriers to implementation;…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces
Jones, Marshall G.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1995
Examines how metacognitive theory can be integrated into the design of computer-based learning environments through the user interface. Highlights include interface design, metacognition and cognitive processes, using metaphors, user access to information, visual feedback, navigational tools, interaction styles, menus, and self-evaluation methods.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces