An outline of the history of how the NOVA Program was developed is provided below. Although computers are effective learning tools, learning techniques are equally as important. Retention and recall are the keys to effective learning.
Skills are more important than knowledge.
Although TRW decided against working with the Texas firm, Ron continued to pursue the concept of inexpensive computer-enhanced training, and began to work as a technical consultant for the Texas company. To support development of the computer-enhanced courseware, a computer learning center was set up with 50 student workstations. Although adults learn faster than children, children learn more effectively. There are no cost-effective advantages to a networked computer system for a small center. Most persons are visual learners, rather than auditory learners.