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Barker, Philip – Educational Technology Review, 1996
Describes the nature of electronic books that are published primarily on CD-ROM. Discusses common delivery platforms; human-computer interface issues; and authoring. Outlines pedagogical benefits and potential, including their interactivity, portability, connectivity, and dynamic behavior that make them beneficial for both individual and…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Delivery Systems
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Bork, Alfred – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Discusses problems in education, and examines problems of computer usage. Explores how computers could lead to improvements in education with individualized learning, interactive software, computer-based courses, language-based interfaces, and distance learning. (PEN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction
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Sugrue, Brenda; Kobus, Robert C. – TechTrends, 1997
Describes a prototype for a World Wide Web site that supports as many student and instructor needs as possible and was developed for a graduate course on instructional design. Topics include roles of the instructor and of the webmaster, student perspectives, technical design issues, user interface, and graphics. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Design Requirements, Educational Resources
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reviewed are six computer programs which may be useful in teaching college level chemistry. Topics include dynamic data storage in FORTRAN, "KC?DISCOVERER," pH of acids and bases, calculating percent boundary surfaces for orbitals, and laboratory interfacing with PT Nomograph for the Macintosh. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Tillery, John – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the use of the microcomputer and interfacing equipment to obtain weather data from meteorological satellites. Equipment necessary for this type of remote sensing, including constructing and/or obtaining the necessary hardware and software is discussed. Ideas for the integration of this material into the curriculum are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Laboratory Equipment
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Seligmann, Peter F.; Thompson, Steven R. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Described is an activity in which a computer is used to acquire temperature and humidity data useful in investigating transpiration in plants. Materials and procedures are discussed and examples of results are presented. Factors which influence the rate of transpiration are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, College Science, Computer Interfaces
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Leonard, William H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Reviewed is the use of computer-assisted instruction in college science laboratories. Examples of computer interfacing are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
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Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes the titration of a weak base with a strong acid and subsequent treatment of experimental data using commercially available software. Provides a BASIC program for determining first and second derivatives of data input. Lists 6 references. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
Stevens, George H.; Stevens, Emily F. – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Examines the following essential skills for a successful electronic performance support systems design: (1) the ability to understand and assess human performance needs; (2) open-mindedness; (3) solid design skills; (4) human-computer interface design skills; (5) team leadership skills; and (6) microcomputer application design skills. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Electronic Classrooms, Human Factors Engineering, Information Systems
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Hudson, Barry J. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Examines issues of CD-ROM networking for companies; identifies cost savings and focuses on administrative and technical problems. Highlights include slower access speed, technical design deficiencies, inconsistency in search engines and user interfaces, installation problems, drive letter selections, designs that work for LAN access, questions to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Problems, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces
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Galloway, Edward A.; Michalek, Gabrielle V. – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1995
Discusses the conversion project of the congressional papers of Senator John Heinz into digital format and the provision of electronic access to these papers by Carnegie Mellon University. Topics include collection background, project team structure, document processing, scanning, use of optical character recognition software, verification…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Character Recognition, Computer Interfaces
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Willis, Judith – Primary Science Review, 1998
Describes activities using sensors connected to a computer via a data-logger. Elementary students investigated several scientific questions of sound, light, and temperature sensors including: What is the effect of putting a coat on a snowman? How can you make a hot drink cool down quickly? Do sound, light, and temperature vary in different…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection
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Palmquist, Ruth A.; Kim, Kyung-Sun – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 2000
Describes a study that investigated the effects of cognitive style (field dependent and field independent) and online database search experience (novice and experienced) on undergraduate World Wide Web search performance. Considers user factors to predict search efficiency and discusses implications for Web interface design and user training…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Databases
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Sims, Rod – Computers in Human Behavior, 1997
This paper promotes further discussion and analysis of interactivity in learning environments and contains a classification of interaction types appropriate for consideration in multimedia settings. Through an examination of related factors associated with navigation and control, a matrix of interactive dimensions is proposed. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Design Requirements, Educational Environment
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Benest, Ian D. – Innovations in Education and Training International, 2000
Describes functionality and user interface issues associated with the design of an automated system that provides a visually based online index to multimedia information for higher education. Topics include online lectures; bibliographic access; and the need for a hypermedia system that presents an integrated view of the materials with graceful…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Educational Technology
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