It is often claimed that techniques such as "multimedia" and the use of blended learning environments can be used to achieve powerful interactive pedagogies. Indeed, the advent of easy-to-use multimedia technologies has meant that a plethora of digital learning products is now becoming available. Despite the relative ease-of-use of these new…

Discusses differences between conventional books and electronic books, examines human-computer interface design issues, presents a development model for a hypermedia electronic book system, and describes the development of an electronic ABC book on CD-ROM for early learners. Future directions are also discussed. (24 references) (LRW)