Discusses why new systems and processes are needed in the development of multimedia training products. Highlights include: benefits of object-oriented design; the new system of development based on models, databases, and tools; a comparison of the craft process and the new process of development; and the transition to better quality, faster, more…

Discusses results of a survey that investigated practices in the design, development, and application of training and education that incorporates interactive hypermedia-based job documents, especially Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. Military, industry, and higher education practices in traditional, electronic, and virtual classrooms as…

Describes the development of multimedia applications designed for disseminating technical information to technicians and service engineers; these applications were developed within the Interactive Manuals project, sponsored by the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development. (AEF)

To address the training requirements for workers using its new powder painting system, Chrysler contracted with Technology Applications Group, Inc. of Troy, Michigan to develop a multimedia paint training program delivered from CD-ROM using MPEG video, digital audio, graphics, and animation to present the instructional sequences. (AEF)

This survey questioned instructional designers about the increasing use of automated instructional design software to develop computer-based training (CBT). While these automated tools compact the complicated production process, educators complain that the resulting software often presents lock-stepped, linear instruction that neglects the…

Describes training strategies developed to introduce Web-based instructional projects to an assistant professor of drama and a senior professor of classics, both of whom had limited computer skills but were interested in including multimedia technology and the Web in their courses. Suggestions for incorporating these ideas into current training…

Describes development shells and navigation templates that were designed by American Airlines trainers for the development of interactive multimedia instruction. Development time and cost are considered; functional requirements, including learning objectives, are discussed; and development shells for lessons, skills assessment, and proficiency…