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Riskin, John; Webber, Ed – Educational Technology, 1974
A discussion of the criteria that governed the development of the PLATO computer based curriculum management system. (Author/HB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Curriculum Development, Management Development
Winn, Bill – Educational Technology, 1987
Discusses the concepts of instructional theory and their application in the design of instructional and training packages, particularly computer-assisted instruction programs. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Instructional Design, Instructional Development
Koffman, Elliot B. – Educational Technology, 1974
A discussion of the problem of how it is possible for a verbal student to learn from a computer unless the machine can partially understand his language. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Intermode Differences, Language, Learning Modalities
Andrews, Dee H. – Educational Technology, 1988
Delineates the differences between simulators and training devices, and discusses the possibility of inadequate training when simulators are used as training devices. Guidelines for appropriate training device development using a behavioral learning approach are presented. (13 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Evaluation Criteria
Gillis, Philip D. – Educational Technology, 1993
Describes an instruction and control architecture for classroom training (ICACT) developed by the Army Research Institute that uses off-the-shelf software to create an authoring system for military training systems. Topics addressed include requirements for ICACT architecture; object-oriented modular construction; and interfaces for training…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Lord, W.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1973
Articles purpose is to clarify the present situation with regard to learning system terminology and classification by suggesting an alternate framework which does not rely to any large extent on rigorous definitions. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Definitions, Educational Technology, Learning Activities
Spitzer, Dean R. – Educational Technology, 1998
Argues that the tendency to focus on the technical aspects of distance learning contributes to the infrequency of distance learning methods usage in education and training. Discusses the technical and human dimensions of distance learning, resistance to change, user perspective, and inertia and entropy. Outlines 10 human dimension principles…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Preferences, Distance Education
