Courseware Engineering Methodology

The design and development of effective courseware is a complex process involving many forms of expertise. Several disciplines such as instructional design theories, software engineering principles, human-computer interaction and multimedia are involved. It is not always feasible for a novice to be familiar with such a range of expertise. A methodology integrating all of these various disciplines is urgently needed. The Courseware Engineering Methodology (CEM) has been developed by the author to guide novices to design effective courseware, based on the integration of the various disciplines. CEM has been used successfully by over seventy students at a UK university to develop their courseware in the last few years. This paper describes the CEM development process