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ERIC Number: EJ415357
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-6504
Transaction Shells: A New Approach to Courseware Authoring.
Li, Zhongmin; Merrill, M. David
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v23 n1 p72-86 Fall 1990
Discussion of courseware development focuses on a transaction shell approach that stresses flexibility and reusability of the courseware. Topics discussed include high-level programing languages, authoring languages, authoring systems, knowledge structures, and knowledge acquisition; and an example for applying the transaction shell approach to device operation training is given. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Cognitive Structures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Instructional Design, Programing Languages, Training Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Examples; Knowledge Acquisition