Using system dynamics to model courseware development

Abstract

The overall purpose of the work in progress reported here is to extend and validate system dynamics technologies for lheir use in managing the complexities and risks of large-scale, courseware development projects. Courseware consists of a variety of computer-based instructional materials used for the purpose of creating effective learning environments. While computer costs are dropping, new interactive technologies are appearing with a frequency that makes it quite difficult to plan and produce optimally effective (in terms of learning) and efficient (in terms of costs) computer-based instructional materials.