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Balajthy, Ernest – 1996
First in a continuing series of reports on trends in marketing and publication of software for literacy education, a study explored the development of a database to track the trends and reported on trends seen in 1995. The final version of the 1995 database consisted of 1011 software titles, 165 of which had been published in 1995 and 846…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Research
Beriswill, Joanne E. – 1998
This article describes the evolution of computer interface research issues from text-based interface design guidelines to more complex issues, including media selection, interface design, and visual design. This research is then integrated into the Analysis-based Message Design (AMD) process. The AMD process divides the interface design process…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Muldner, Tomasz – 1994
NEAT (iNtegrated Environment for Authoring in ToolBook) provides templates and various facilities for the rapid prototyping of computer-based presentations, a capability that is lacking in current authoring systems. NEAT is a specialized authoring system that can be used by authors who have a limited knowledge of computer systems and no…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development
Bitter, Gary G.; Pryor, Brandt W. – 1996
This paper chronicles the Teaching Mathematics Using Interactive Videodisk (TMMUIV) pilot project. The project emerged in response to the need to train pre-service teachers in, among other things, the use of mathematics manipulatives. The project now can offer a video database and pilot instructional program that combines full-motion video,…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Courseware, Electronic Text, Evaluation Research
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Thibodeau, Pete – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Offers tips and techniques for authoring computer-based training and courseware products. Describes basic design concepts and points that pertain to individual components. Focuses specifically on the visual elements associated with the use of video, text, graphics, animation and interactivity in multimedia courseware. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Boling, Elizabeth – Educational Technology, 1994
Examines features to consider when redesigning instructional materials to electronic format from print. Topics discussed include physical presence; human-computer interface; resolution and screen size; online help; interactivity; motion and sound; and software tools. Examples of screen designs are included. (Contains 11 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Bezard, M.; Bourguignon, C. – 1994
This overview of available technologies and how they can be used in teaching languages is divided into three sections. The first, "Multimedia Inputs," examines digitized multimedia tools and their role in language courses, electronic books, encyclopedias and dictionaries, and games, and takes a closer look at "unimedia"…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Courseware