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CAL delivery selection criteria and authoring systems
Author(s) -
Black T. R.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2729.1987.tb00332.x
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , computer science , selection (genetic algorithm) , multimedia , human–computer interaction , computer assisted instruction , range (aeronautics) , computer assisted learning , mode (computer interface) , artificial intelligence , statistics , materials science , mathematics , composite material
In the past, authoring systems have been used to generate computer‐assisted learning materials that have often followed the rather restrictive programmed learning format. A number of innovative ways of using recently developed systems to develop CAL packages that include a wider range of learning activities (access to data bases, simulations, interactive video, etc.) are described. Analogous to the concept of a media selection model, a computer delivery mode selection model is presented as an aid to decision making for designers. This increase in flexibility should broaden the applicability of computerassisted learning (CAL) to a wider range of educational objectives and raise the level of the cognitive emphasis in learning packages, as well as facilitate the implementation of visually appealing materials. The paper also implies a standard of acceptability for authoring systems.