Abstract:

Whenever a new project to produce computer-assisted learning materials is begun, one of the most fundamental decisions concerns the selection of an approach to program development. There is a choice between at least three major approaches: using a general purpose programming language, an educational programming language, or an educational authoring system. There are considerable differences in factors such as programming expertise and development time required by the three approaches. Perhaps the most dramatic example of this is the fact that the third approach demands no programming expertise whatever. It is therefore important to be aware of the alternatives in order to make an informed choice of the most suitable approach for each materials development project.

Author: David H. Wyatt