Describes electronic performance support systems (EPSSs) that can enhance performance and reduce training times and costs. Provides examples of EPSSs; explains why instructional designers and trainers should be interested in EPSSs; and discusses design considerations, including part task/whole task support, embedded versus linked, and user…

This study sought to determine the role that perceptions played in the adoption of an instructional innovation. According to current diffusion theories, an innovation is more likely to be adopted if potential adopters have favorable perceptions in regard to its complexity, compatibility, relative advantage, observability, and trialability. Three…

Describes a Macintosh computer-based Instructional Development Model (IDioM) that provides a platform upon which an expert system for course development can be constructed. Goals of IDioM are explained, including instructional design and facilitating the development of interactive training courses; the use of HyperCard is discussed; and future…

The roles of perceptions in instructional development and adoption processes were studied with regard to the attributes of three computer-based learning modules designed for use in weather-forecasting agencies as on-site training for forecasters. Twenty-nine forecasters were the potential adoption group studied as intended end-users. Seven…