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Specific Question: ``There are so many web tools out there to develop online learning programs. How do I decide?"

Marcia's answer: Because you could use dedicated course development tools or HTML web-site tools, you do have a lot to choose from! Here are some articles comparing different tools.

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Also, here is a terrific article to help you develop a solid program.

Research on maximizing the learning effectiveness of multimedia applications. Lawrence J. Najjar. Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. June 1998. This paper discusses principles of educational multimedia user interface design. The purpose of the principles is to maximize the learning effectiveness of multimedia applications. The principles are based on the results of studies in psychology, computer science, instructional design, and graphics design. The principles help user interface designers make decisions about the learning materials, learners, tasks that the learners perform, and tests for measuring learning performance. Topics discussed in this paper include: 1) The use of pictures and animation and its effect on learning and retention 2) Supportive versus decorative multimedia 3) Synchronizing visual and textual materials 4) How differences in aptitude affect learning 5) Active versus passive processing of information. Go to more on User Interface Design >">

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