Site-based Software: Hypermedia Instructional Applications

Abstract

A comprehensive discussion of the practical elements of instructional hypermedia suggested by research, such as content and format of strategies for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills is provided. An easy-to-use public domain software package for authoring hypermedia instruction that was developed by the authors, Boone and Higgins, is discussed and is available to readers by mail. This authoring system provides special education teachers with the capability to create sophisticated computer-based instruction that supports and enhances the existing curriculum of the classroom. This “site-based” approach to instructional software gives back to teachers and students the control of their teaching and learning.