An Object-Oriented Approach to the Development of Computer-Assisted Instructional Material Using Hypertext
Abstract
This thesis combines the concepts of learning theory, knowledge engineering, software engineering, and hypertext. It presents a methodology for creating formally structured hypertext-based documents for use in transfer learning-oriented computer-based tutorials. The methodology, which parallels the proven Object-oriented software design paradigm, facilitates the decomposition of a knowledge base into a hierarchical structure of text passages which form a tutorial. Application of the methodology results in encapsulated text objects which demonstrate many of the desirable software characteristics (e.g. modularity, cohesion). Evaluation of the methodology showed that it produced a computer-based tutorial which facilitates a learner's relationship-oriented assimilation of the concepts presented in the tutorial.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202656
Entities
People
- Michael L. Talbert
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology