The challenge is to create, innovative interfaces that convey the knowledge graphically and concisely and quickly enable the user to internalize the information. The Internet can transmit information, but conveying knowledge is a much bigger job. Knowledge comes from understanding the context of information, seeing it in practice and learning the things that are tacitly understood but rarely stated. A key factor in the success of these applications is an effective and innovative interface designed to optimally use the multi-dimensional capabilities of the computer and Internet. While a myriad of computer-based education exists, most lack creative interfaces designed specifically for computer use.
Paper is genuinely useful and dependable.
A piece of paper never runs out of power. You never have to reboot a piece of paper. Most of all, paper has infinitely better resolution than the world's best displays today. This is a quote from John Seely Brown, head of Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center for years, where mouse-driven technology was invented. Watch for innovative, intuitive interfaces coming from West Portal Software Corporation.