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McConkie, George W. – 1982
To gain a greater understanding about how people comprehend a set of directions, a macro-level research approach is needed. Researchers must first decide on the domain of activity that is to be investigated. In our society instructions are used for building things from parts, disassembling things, determining the functional characteristics of…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Reading Comprehension
Holmes, Glen; Sherman, Thomas M. – Performance and Instruction, 1989
Describes the use of a computerized spreadsheet technique to assist in the front-end analysis phase of an instructional design project in an industrial training program. The use of a microcomputer is explained as a decision-making aid to analyze, select, and sequence instructional goals and objectives and to develop criterion performance measures.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Industrial Training, Instructional Design, Instructional Development
Jonassen, David H.; Hannum, Wallace H. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1986
Describes functions comprising task analysis process--inventory, description, selection, sequencing, and analysis--and reviews distinctions between the micro/macro level, top-down/bottom-up, and job/learning task analysis processes. These functions and distinctions are combined into a quasi-algorithm suggesting which of 30 task analysis procedures…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Content Analysis
Download full textHurst, Bettina Heinz – 1995
A study examined and tested the knowledge sources individuals tap in the planning process and the process of plan modification. It is expected that contrary to plan-based theories, individuals will fail to remediate flaws in their plans if given the chance to develop a plan to pursue the same goal. It is also expected that differences exist…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making
Helgerson, Linda W. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Discusses incremental decisions that need to be made when selecting a videodisc system and presents guidelines for moving through the learning and decision-making process. Guidelines cover understanding the technology, understanding the videodisc project process, composing the project team, establishing requirements and considering the budget, and…
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Documentation, Evaluation Criteria
Seyfer, Charline; Russell, James D. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes Mountain Bell's Computer Managed Instruction Development project; how the computer is being used to develop any type of instruction, to assist with management of course development projects, and to direct training of course developers; project field trial goals and results; project benefits; and future project orientation. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Costs, Decision Making, Efficiency
