Authoring software
This term refers to software that enables the creation of multimedia or hypertext documents and presentations. | ||||
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Authoring software
programs used to create full, multimedia productions, such as simulations and tutorials. Although most of these programs have some point-and-click features to simplify development, most require some knowledge of programming language concepts. Popular authoring software packages include Asymetrix ToolBook, Microsoft Visual Basic, Macromedia Director and Authorware. FAQ's - Authoring Packages .
At the "lower" end, presentation software, like Microsoft PowerPoint, provide simpler ways to put multimedia into presentations. HyperStudio, sits somewhere in the middle: It provides more interactive capabilities than presentation software, but cannot do all that a fully-robust authoring package can do.
Typical authoring systems:
Macromedia Authorware and Macromedia Director (Mac & Windows)
Asymetrix's Multimedia Toolbook/Assistant/Librarian (Windows)
Apple's Hypercard (Mac & Windows)
HyperStudio (Mac & Windows)
Microsoft Visual Basic (Windows)
programs used to create full, multimedia productions, such as simulations and tutorials. Although most of these programs have some point-and-click features to simplify development, most require some knowledge of programming language concepts. Popular authoring software packages include Asymetrix ToolBook, Microsoft Visual Basic, Macromedia Director and Authorware. FAQ's - Authoring Packages .
At the "lower" end, presentation software, like Microsoft PowerPoint, provide simpler ways to put multimedia into presentations. HyperStudio, sits somewhere in the middle: It provides more interactive capabilities than presentation software, but cannot do all that a fully-robust authoring package can do.
Typical authoring systems:
Macromedia Authorware and Macromedia Director (Mac & Windows)
Asymetrix's Multimedia Toolbook/Assistant/Librarian (Windows)
Apple's Hypercard (Mac & Windows)
HyperStudio (Mac & Windows)
Microsoft Visual Basic (Windows)