Journal of Computing in Higher Education

, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp 23–35 | Cite as

Authoring systems: An introduction and assessment

  • Craig Locatis
  • Eldon Ullmer
  • Victor Carr
  • Richard Banvard
  • Quang Le
  • Raulie Lo
  • Matthew Williamson
Article
  • 16 Downloads

Abstract

THIS ARTICLE summarizes information about authoring system technology resulting from a recent review of eighty products. Alternative authoring approaches, such as programming languages, authoring languages, and authoring systems are described. Assumptions underlying authoring system development and use concerning productivity, course quality, and course development are examined. Selection procedures and criteria are suggested that are sensitive to the varied authoring needs of different contexts. Finally, trends in software development, evaluation, marketing, and use are presented.

Keywords

Instructional Development Authoring System Authoring Tool Peripheral Device Infrequent User 
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access.

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  1. Albin, M. (1991). CBT authoring system selection: Features and benefits.CBT Directions, 4(6), 20–26.Google Scholar
  2. Anbar, M., Anbar, A., & Raulin, M. (1990). Natural language driven tests to assess knowledge, personality, and decision making ability. In J. Mitchell (Ed.),Proceedings of the American Medical Informatics Association First Annual Educational andResearch Conference (pp. 49). Bethesda, Maryland: American Medical Informatics Association.Google Scholar
  3. Avner, A., Smith, S., & Tenczar, P. (1984). CBI authoring tools: Effects on productivity and quality.Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 11(3), 85–89.Google Scholar
  4. Card, S., Moran, T., & Newell, A. (1980). The keystroke-level model of user performance time with interactive systems.Communications of the ACM, 23(7), 396–410.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
  5. Directory of authoring systems. (1991).Instructional Delivery Systems, 5(2), 16–23.Google Scholar
  6. Ditcher, M., Greenes, R., & Bergeron, B. (1990). Use of multimedia clinical problem solving exercises to access a medical knowledge base. In R. Miller (Ed.),Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care (pp. 473–477). Los Alimitos, California: IEEE Computer Society Press.Google Scholar
  7. Dodds, P., Lewis, S., McFarling, D., Mistrot, H., Snowman, G., & Spiegelberg, J. (1990).Recommended practices for interactive video portability. Washington, DC: Interactive Media Industry AssociationGoogle Scholar
  8. Hicks, D., & Schulman, R. (1991). Human-computer interface development tools: A methodology for their evaluation.Communications of the ACM, 34(3), 74–87.Google Scholar
  9. Hillelsohn, M. (1984). Benchmarking authoring systems.Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 11(3), 95–97.Google Scholar
  10. Hooper, R. (1969). A diagnosis of failure.AV Communication Review, 17(3), 245–264.Google Scholar
  11. House, E. (1974).The politics of educational innovation. Berkeley, CA: McCutchan.Google Scholar
  12. Kearsley, G. (1982). Authoring systems in computer-based education.Communications of the ACM, 25(7), 429–437.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
  13. Kearsley, G. (1986). Automated instructional development using personal computers.Journal of Instructional Development, 9(1), 9–15.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
  14. Kearsley, G., & Locatis, C. (in press).Authoring languages, systems, and environments. Macmillian Encyclopedia of Computers. New York: Macmillian.Google Scholar
  15. Locatis, C., & Carr, V. (1985a). Selecting authoring systems.Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 12(2), 28–33.Google Scholar
  16. Locatis, C., & Carr, V. (1985b).Systems for authoring computer-based instruction. Bethesda, Maryland: National Library of Medicine.Google Scholar
  17. Locatis, C., & Carr, V. (1986). Authoring systems and some assumptions about them.Journal of Biomedical Communications, 13(2), 4–9.Google Scholar
  18. Locatis, C., Carr, V., & Allred, K. (1988). Using a lesson-element keystrokeoriented approach for estimating authoring tool efficiency.Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 15(1), 23–28.Google Scholar
  19. Locatis, C., Ullmer, E., Carr, V., Banvard, R., Le, Q., Lo, R., & Williamson, M. (in press).Authoring tools. Bethesda, Maryland: National Library of Medicine.Google Scholar
  20. MacKnight, C., & Balagopalan, S. (1989). An evaluation tool for measuring authoring system performance.Communications of the ACM, 32(10), 1231–1236.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
  21. Merrill, M.D., Li, Z., & Jones, M. (1990a). Limitations of first generation instructional design.Educational Technology, 30(1), 7–11.Google Scholar
  22. Merrill, M.D., Li, Z., & Jones, M. (1990b). The second generation instructional design research program.Educational Technology, 30(3), 26–31.Google Scholar
  23. Park, O.K., & Seidel, R. (1989). Evaluation criteria for selecting a CBI authoring system.T.H.E. Journal, 17(2), 61–68.Google Scholar
  24. Raybold, B. (1990). Choosing the right hypertext product for performance support.CBT Directions, 3(7), 13–20.Google Scholar
  25. Sheingold, K., & Hadley, M. (1990).Accomplished teachers: Integrating computers into classroom practice. New York: Bank Street College of Education.Google Scholar
  26. Todd, D., & Calica, B. (1991). Multimedia system software tide rising.New Media Age, 1(4), 8–9, 13.Google Scholar
  27. Tyre, T. (1989). Authoring packages continue to mature.T.H.E. Journal, 17(3), 10–18.Google Scholar

Copyright information

© Springer 1991

Authors and Affiliations

  • Craig Locatis
    • 1
  • Eldon Ullmer
    • 1
  • Victor Carr
    • 1
  • Richard Banvard
    • 1
  • Quang Le
    • 1
  • Raulie Lo
    • 1
  • Matthew Williamson
    • 1
  1. 1.Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications National Library of MedicineNational Institutes of HealthUSA

Personalised recommendations