Models and Tools

The theory of computing is rife with models -- models of computation, models of languages and grammars, problem reductions, and so forth.  The hypertextbook thus incorporates a number of active learning models in the form of Java applets for helping students learn.

System Requirements

The tools constructed for use in hypertextbook projects require the latest web technologies.  Some will run with the latest versions of the usual browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer and Netscape) with the latest Java runtime environment from Sun.  Others require the installation of other Java packages, notably Java Media Frameworks (JMF) and/or Java Advanced Imaging (JAI).  The hypertextbook on the theory of computing does make use of Java Media Frameworks for slide shows and video applets but not Java Advanced Imaging.

This page is still under construction.  Where a link exists under Tool/Model an example of the listed active learning applet is available for examination.  Where no link exists, the applet is still being prepared for transfer to this new site.  Please check back!