JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hypertext: Technology, Applications, and Research Issues

Chia-jer Tsai

Year: 1988 Journal:   Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol: 17 (1)Pages: 3-14   Publisher: SAGE Publishing

Abstract

This article reviews the historical development and technological features of hypertext, a computerized nonlinear text system. New capabilities and their implications of hypertext are described. Three major areas of applications are identified: instruction, electronic publishing and on-line database, and thinking and authoring tools. Research issues in document processing and education are discussed.

Keywords:
Hypertext Computer science Hypermedia Electronic publishing World Wide Web Publishing Multimedia Computer-Assisted Instruction The Internet

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1.54
FWCI (Field Weighted Citation Impact)
23
Refs
0.86
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Citation History

Topics

Usability and User Interface Design
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Human-Computer Interaction
Open Education and E-Learning
Physical Sciences →  Computer Science →  Computer Science Applications
Software Engineering and Design Patterns
Social Sciences →  Social Sciences →  Development

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