This message is from Bill Stinson, with a very slight edit job to put two messages together into one message.-----------Johnnie --------------------------------------------------- Thu, 18 Nov 1993 18:16:49 +1100 (EST) William Stinson <[log in to unmask]> CAL map instruction software At Macquarie University we are interested in using hypercard to develop a computer assisted learning package to help undergraduate students learn about the various types of maps in the map room and the information which is on maps. We are also interested in developing a supplementary module showing how to find maps on the Library's CLSI OPAC catalogue. This most likely be a part of a wider reader education package. Has anyone produced or seen (commercially?) this type of CAL package already? If so, do you know what authoring program was used? The University has a production centre and there is a choice of various authoring programs. Perhaps hypercard is not the best choice, but it is not intended that the package be too high-tech. Extra information on CAL map instruction request. I should have added in my message that while Macquarie University's production facilities are Macintosh based, the Library has both PCs and Macs. The Library's cd-roms and School databases are accessed from the PCs. We would have to decide which is the most appropriate, especially if we take into account the other likely uses we could have for a computer link in the Map Room. I would be interested in hearing about people's preferences for Mac or PC. I confess I am not terribly computer literate in this area. Also, I understand that a Mac produced program can be converted to PC format for an extra amount that is about 20% of the cost of the original production cost, and that the conversion cost used to be about 40% of the production cost. If conversion costs are dropping then CAL production on Macintosh equipment and conversion for use on PC would be viable. Thanks Bill Stinson Audiovisual Department Macquarie University Library Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia email: [log in to unmask]