Educational Technology Research and Development
2002 Volume 50, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Computer-Based Tools for Instructional Design: An Introduction to the Special Issue
Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer & Rob Martens
Discussion of modern instructional theories focuses on the use of computer-based instructional design tools to help deal with the growing complexity of the design process and the resulting... More
pp. 5-9
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Designing a Digital Instructional Management System To Optimize Early Education
Ton Mooij
Discusses digital instructional management systems (DIMSs) and describes a pilot study conducted in two Dutch kindergartens with a prototype DIMS that included individualization and optimization,... More
pp. 11-23
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Computer Support for Curriculum Developers: CASCADE
Susan McKenney, Nienke Nieveen & Jan van der Akker
Examines research on a computer-based tool, CASCADE (Computer Assisted Curriculum Analysis, Design and Evaluation), that was developed at the University of Twente (Netherlands) to assist in... More
pp. 25-35
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Knowledge Management Tolls for Instructional Design
J Michael Spector
Discusses knowledge management systems (KMS) and their application to instructional design. Highlights include a history of computing and instructional systems; computer-supported collaborative... More
pp. 37-46
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ADAPT[IT]: Tools for Training Design and Evaluation
Marcel B. M. de Croock, Fred Paas, Henrik Schlanbusch & Jeroen J. G. van Merrienboer
Describes a set of computerized tools that support the instructional design and evaluation of competency-based training programs. Discusses authentic whole-task practice situations; the 4C/ID*... More
pp. 47-58
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Instructional Design Tools: A Critique and Projections for the Future
Kent Gustafson
Offers a critique of the articles in this issue. Examines the four basic instructional design tools that are described, including tool functions, tool characteristics, and tool evaluation; compares... More
pp. 59-66