Computer-Based Instruction

Explains practical concepts and development techniques for developers of instruction to be delivered using a computer in schools, colleges, and professional training. Focus is on the needs of educators with little experience in programming and instructional design, and coverage includes accepted practices and emerging techniques. Contrasts computer-based instruction (CBI) and traditional instructional forms and describes major forms of CBI products, then looks at logical structures of...
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Explains practical concepts and development techniques for developers of instruction to be delivered using a computer in schools, colleges, and professional training. Focus is on the needs of educators with little experience in programming and instructional design, and coverage includes accepted practices and emerging techniques. Contrasts computer-based instruction (CBI) and traditional instructional forms and describes major forms of CBI products, then looks at logical structures of products, explains principles derived from knowledge of the learning process, and describes specific practices for message and display management and special effects. Final sections detail design processes for tutorials, simulations, and distance learning, and look at future trends. Includes chapter objectives and self-directed activities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR