The Flex Lab at Santa Fe Community College, in New Mexico, is a self-paced, computer-assisted training center that allows students to accommodate college credit courses into their schedules. The Lab offers courses in introductory computers, keyboarding, and various computer programs and emphasizes several features of the Personalized System of…

Explains how to design, implement, and evaluate self-contained Web-based learning modules for university students. Discusses remote access for distance education; interactivity; multimedia; student control of learning; content; intended audience; scaffolding; individualized feedback via online assessment; navigation; collaboration and expertise;…

Proposes the benefits of instructional design reforms for college courses. Design steps include how to evaluate needs, establish goals, and make changes. A detailed example is provided of a restructured art history course which was changed from a large lecture format to self-paced learning activities. (Contains 22 references.) (SLW)