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An approach to cost‐effective courseware development
Author(s) -
Friedler Yael,
Shabo Am
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8535.1991.tb00297.x
Subject(s) - computer science , generator (circuit theory) , quality (philosophy) , development (topology) , multimedia , order (exchange) , engineering management , engineering , business , mathematical analysis , philosophy , power (physics) , physics , mathematics , epistemology , finance , quantum mechanics
The limited quantity and quality of existing courseware restricts the use of computers in today's educational environment. Educators are often reluctant to become involved with the development of new courseware because of the high costs associated with courseware development. This article describes the evolution of courseware development and compares the advantages and disadvantages of existing development environments. The authors propose the use of an alternative environment: products which include customised courseware generators. This generator would allow the instructor to modify and expand the courseware to meet local needs. The development and subsequent use of a customised courseware generator is able to increase significantly the cost‐effectiveness of courseware development. In order to illustrate the potential of the proposed development environment, the authors describe a customised generator which was developed as part of a courseware unit used to teach the human hormone regulatory system.