Understanding Computer Based Learning

ISBN: 1 85889 100 0

This package aims to provide an understanding of the concepts and techniques of Computer Based Learning (CBL). It should be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about CBL.

The software comprises:

CBL chapters and
the 'CBL Builder' - a practice development environment.

The CBL chapters explore CBL concepts and techniques through demonstration and worked examples - key elements covered are CBL Overview; CBL Approaches; Design Issues; Multimedia; Evaluation; and Analysis and Design. The 'CBL Builder' provides the opportunity to practice some of the ideas introduced in the CBL chapters.

The CBL chapters and 'CBL Builder' are accessible via a Table of Contents which provides a flexible learning and exploratory environment. A full set of paper-based documentation is available to support the use of the 'CBL Builder'.

A knowledge of Windows and word-processing is assumed.

The minimum system requirements are:

PC with 80386 processor (486 strongly recommended)
4Mb RAM (8Mb strongly recommended)
SVGA Graphics
13Mb free disk space
MS Windows 3.1x
MS Video for Windows driver.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON A NETWORK.

The package, which consists of four disks and user documentation, costs 35.00 pounds sterling to UK HE institutions and 55.00 pounds sterling to non-UK HE institutions (plus p+p overseas).

Produced by

The Institute of Computer Based Learning, The Queen's University of Belfast