DocumentCode
1514999
Title
Tutorials for the first-time computer user
Author
Al-Awar, J. ; Chapanis, A. ; Ford, W.R.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Psychology, Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD, USA
Issue
1
fYear
1981
fDate
3/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
30
Lastpage
37
Abstract
This paper describes a general methodology and principles for the preparation of tutorials, or computer-assisted instructional courses, to introduce first-time users to computer terminals. The methodology and principles are especially designed to prepare tutorials that will make computers seem friendly and that will motivate casual or discretionary users to learn more about computers. Examples are drawn from a tutorial prepared for the IBM 3277 Display Station.
Keywords
computer aided instruction; computer science education; CAI; IBM 3277 Display Station; computer terminals; computer-assisted instructional courses; first-time computer user; friendly; motivate; tutorials; Computers; Education; Keyboards; Sociology; Statistics; Tutorials;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1434
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPC.1981.6447820
Filename
6447820
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