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Type: Conference Paper
Author(s): M. J. Jenkins
Editor(s): Martin E. Alexander; Gordon F. Bisgrove
Publication Date: 1990

Interactive video is a powerful medium, bringing together the emotional impact of video film and the interactive capabilities of the computer. Interactive videodisc instruction can be used as a tutorial for drill and practice and in simulations as well as for information storage. Videodisc technology is being used in industrial, military, and medical applications for training, sales, education, and information systems. Interactive videodisc technology has been used to produce a training program in beginning, intermediate, and advanced wildland fire behavior. The program utilizes stills, motion video, audio, computer graphics, and includes quizzes and computer graded unit final exams. It was programmed using the Quest authoring system and is delivered via an IBM PC computer in a completely interactive level three format. Field testing is presently underway to evaluate the effectiveness of material delivered using this technology. Source: Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre. Abstract reproduced with permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 1999.

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Citation: Jenkins, M. J. 1990. Potential of videodisc/microcomputer technology in fire training, in Alexander, M. E. and Bisgrove, G. F., The Art and Science of Fire Management: Proceedings of the First Interior West Fire Council Annual Meeting and Workshop. Kananaskis Village, Alberta, Canada. Forestry Canada, Northwest Region, Northern Forestry Centre,Edmonton, Alberta. p. 217-222,Information Report NOR-X-309.

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Topics:
Fire Behavior    Fire Ecology    Planning
Regions:
Alaska    California    Eastern    Great Basin    Hawaii    Northern Rockies    Northwest    Rocky Mountain    Southern    Southwest    National
Keywords:
  • Canada
  • computer programs
  • education
  • fire management
  • fire suppression
  • wilderness fire management
Tall Timbers Record Number: 9361 • Location Status: In-file • Call Number: CAN Doc • Abstract Status: Fair use, Okay, Reproduced by permission
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FRAMES Record Number: 35069

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