Computer-aided instruction for VLSI design using the NeXT workstation-phase III

In response to the need for interactive computer-aided instruction (CAI) tools for higher education, a prototype VLSI tutorial using the NeXT workstation has been developed. The NeXT workstation was used as the CAI platform due to its ease in integrating text, graphics, image, and sound to provide an interactive environment. The resulting system is a Hypercard-like video/audio system which teaches the fundamentals of VLSI design. A generic tutorial system has been created requiring the developer to produce only images and lectures. The research discussed presents the addition of tutorials for Electric Circuit Analysis I (sophomore level course) and Digital Signal Analysis and Processing (junior level course)