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Hewlett Packard introduces a Microcomputer
In 1980, the HP-85 microcomputer was released and sold for $3,250. It included 16 KB of RAM, a 32 KB ROM, a 5-inch CRT display, a built-in printer, tape drive, and keyboard. Source Link -
Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design
A 1980s journal focuses on how cognitive behavior affects instructional design. It also includes media and interactive learning. Source Link -
Citation Analysis of ID Theories in Research Journals
A citation analysis compiling of studies of research journals and instructional designs regarding instructional designs during 1980-2008. Source Link -
New Directions for Educational Technologies
This research focused on measuring the effectiveness, analyzing costs, and impact of educational technology innovations on classrooms, schools, and systems of education. Source Link -
Accreditation for Instructional Technology and Media Studies
There were reviews for methods of graduate accreditation programs in educational technology. Source Link -
Use of Narration and Detail on Children's Recall
This research found that narrated stories and low detail line drawing facilitated recall of illustrated materials more than non-narrated stories and high detail pictures. Source Link -
Interest in Cognitive Psychology in ID
In 1981, there was a growing interest in the application of cognitive theory and research to help improve educational practice. Source Link -
Introduction of Apple Lisa
In 1983, Apple released the Lisa computer. The Lisa was the first commercial computer that included graphic user interface (GUI). Source Link -
Richard Clark: Learning from Computers- Theoretical Problems
In this 1984 paper, Richard E. Clark reviews research on computer-assisted learning (CAL) and instruction and concludes that the use of computers in learning should be halted until meta-analytical reports can provide strong evidence that computers can provide unique effects on learning. He states the evidence has yet to prove CAL is different from any other medium. Source Link -
Founding of Microsoft Windows
Microsoft introduced the operating system, Windows, in 1985, but the GUI was very similar to Apple’s Macintosh. Source Link -
Guidelines for Instructional Computer Use in Education (K-12)
This manual presents guidelines for defining and detailing the use of computers in education and provides a basic model for introducing, implementing and evaluating computer technology in schools, including issues related to equity. Source Link -
Use of Electronic Mail as a Support Role in Education
This paper addresses/discusses the problem of making appropriate use of an electronic mail package as a support role for a bachelor’s degree business course at Western Australia Institute of Technology, as well as students’/teachers’ views on the use of electronic mail and its benefits. Source Link -
Research in using computers for personal learning environments
In 1986, with the emergence of personal computers, researchers began to study how the PC could be used in personal learning environments and learning spaces. Source Link -
Guidelines, Trends, and Issues for Computer Use in Education
This report (1986) discusses the trends and issues in computer education within the countries of the Asia and Pacific region. It is designed to provide a basis for developing guidelines as it pertains to the development of education programs. The impact of computers on society is also described, as well as the more recent impact of microcomputers on classrooms in the region. Source Link -
Educational Technology Research and Development in The People's Republic of China
This paper found there should be future research in 5 areas: (1) remote education; (2) expansion of television universities; (3) design/publication of instructional courseware; (4) classroom computer-assisted instruction; and (5) educational communications networks. Source Link -
Richard Clark: Six Arguments about the Use of Video Disk for Teaching
Richard E. Clark argues: (1) videodisk is more effective than traditional media; (2) visuals can help promote creative thinking; (3) realistic visuals can engage student learning; (4) students are more motivated to learn from newer media; (5) increases the freedom of instructional choice; (6) the costs of videodisk is often cheaper. Source Link -
Effects of Computer Use in Education
This paper studies the effects of computer use in education (1989) and focuses on the issues of computer use effects at various grade levels, suitable types of programs, differences in usage of different programs, changes in students’ attitudes, social effects, effects on low achievers, and future research. Source Link -
World Wide Web is Developed
In 1989, Sir Time Berners-Lee, a computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web while at CERN when he saw the need to recall non-static information to expedite research. A complex system that recalled information from various servers to independent electronic devices such as computers. Source Link -
Richard Clark: Progress and future directions for research in educational technology
By the end of the decade, Richard Clark acknowledges the vast technological advancements of instructional research, however, suggests we need to seek broader and deeper knowledge of prior research before conducting new instructional design and development. Source Link
