Creating interactive on-line instruction

The Apple Guide interactive instructional system was designed and developed by the Instructional Products group at Apple Computer. This effort consisted of simultaneous creation of three separate components: a system extension, or "engine," that provides the interface and features of the system; a set of Guides, or databases, that contain the instructions; and a set of tools for authoring and compiling the databases. The paper describes Apple Guide and offers examples, potential pitfalls, and tips for creating such a complex instructional system.<
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