Design principles for online tutorials

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. What is an online tutorial?
3. Why create online tutorials?
4. Demonstration - Two approaches
   1. City of Bristol - Present and Test Version
   2. City of Bristol tutorial - Interactive version
   3. Which approach is better?
5. Principles for creating effective tutorials
6. Applying the principles - some examples
7. The process of creating tutorials
8. Practical Hints and Tips
9. Summary
10. References

Demonstration - Two approaches

Before we explore some principles for creating interactive content, have a look at the examples in this section. The two examples represent two very different approaches to presenting the same information.

1. City of Bristol -Present and Test Version presents the information to the reader and follows up with a quiz

2. City of Bristol - Interactive Version presents the information through interactive exercises and feedback.

Whilst exploring these examples, consider...

1. Which is more interesting.
2. Which makes best use of the online mode of delivery.
3. Which you think you would learn more from.