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simulations. A programmable tutorial is a pre-programmed set of both
static and dynamic impressions. A small group of information is

displayed, followed by a question. Students' answers are analysed by
computer (compared with possible solutions programmed by the
learner/teacher/designer) and appropriate feedback based on the analysis

results.

Simulations on computers provide opportunities for dynamic,
interactive, and individual learning. Complex work environments can be

styled with simulation to resemble the real world. In addition to the
principles of print-based media, the principles of screen design need
attention for the development and use of the computer-based press as

follows:
1) A computer screen/monitor is not a page, but a dynamic display
that moves slowly.

2) The screen should not be overcrowded, divided into multiple
viewings, or start simple and slow and add up to the desired
level of complexity.

3) Choose a standard, simple typeface; use both capital and
lowercase letters, not all capital letters.

4) Use between seven and ten words per line as it is easier to read
short sentences than long ones.
5) Try to avoid the following:

- Cut off the word at the end of the line
- Start a paragraph on the last line on one viewing screen

- Ends the paragraph on the first line of the display screen
6) Two-spaced spacing is recommended for better readability.
7) Select certain font characters for titles and keywords, for

example, bold, underline, italic.
8) Text is boxed when it is placed together with graphics or other
visual representations on the same display screen.