Chapter 8 - Authoring Tools: Paradigms, Usage, and Future Implications

Learning Activities Resources

Listed below are websites provided to assist you in completing the Learning Activities in your textbook.  Each external website resource (listed by URL) will open in a new window.

Activity 1:

The Stardust website
http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/jason

Or, if the above link does not work, go to: Jason project
http://www.jasonproject.org/jason_project/jason_project.htm

The Blackout Syndrome
http://www.accessexcellence.org/tbs

Or, if the above link does not work, go to: The Mystery Spot
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot

Activity 2:

ThinkQuest website
http://www.thinkquest.org

Activity 3:

EduTools website
http://www.edutools.info/course

Activity 4:

Brandon Hall’s website
http://brandon-hall.com

Additional Resources

Visit these resources on selected authoring tools and course management systems to find out more about their technical features, cost, and instructional development capabilities.   Each website resource will open in a new window.

Macromedia Authorware and Dreamweaver
http://www.macromedia.com

Microsoft FrontPage
http://www.microsoft.com

Toolbook
http://home.click2learn.com/

AU+ Course Management System
http://ecollege.com