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Milheim, William D.; Azbell, Janet W. – 1988
This paper examines prior research on learner control in an effort to apply the findings to the design of interactive video systems. Early research on learner control is detailed, including descriptions of research supporting learner control or having mixed reactions to learner control. Alternatives to learner control are also discussed, including…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Design, Interactive Video
Grabowski, Barbara; Pearson, Robert – 1988
This paper describes the development of a conceptual framework for conducting research using computer based interactive video and a generic disc as research tools. It is argued that computer based interactive video represents the beginnings of a truly computer based learning system. An altered version of the 1984 Grabowski and Whitney conceptual…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Field Dependence Independence, Instructional Design
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Matta, Khalil F.; Kern, Gary M. – Computers and Education, 1989
Discussion of research on computer-aided instruction (CAI) focuses on a set of questions and hypotheses that form the basis for research on the effectiveness of CAI. Four factors are highlighted: (1) the medium (including interactive videodisc); (2) the environment; (3) student characteristics; and (4) topic of instruction. (38 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Hypothesis Testing, Instructional Effectiveness
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Coldevin, Gary; And Others – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1993
Describes a study that examined the extent to which different levels of instructional control and varied learner characteristics affected performance and time on task, using interactive video in a college biochemistry course. Prior knowledge and learner internality/externality are discussed, and interaction between learner ability and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Biochemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction
Verhagen, P. W. – 1992
This study investigated questions related to the length of video segments in interactive video programs: (1) the preferred segment length if learners decide how much information they want presented before stopping to answer question; (2) the relationship between segment length and direct recall of factual information when segment length is…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Assisted Instruction, Field Dependence Independence, Foreign Countries
Bliss, Kris – 1991
The Texas Learning Technology Group (TLTG) is a non-profit organization formed in 1985 by the Texas Association of School Boards, the National Science Center Foundation, and 12 Texas school districts. Believing that science education had become characterized by a shortage of qualified physical science teachers, a high failure rate, a lack of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development