OPAL

OPAL is an interactive computer system which aims to bring hypermedia principles to teaching and learning. This module contains information on: calcium ions as messengers; differences in the distribution of two calcium binding proteins in the cerebellum; and the metabolism of calcium.

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OPAL is an interactive system using computer . technology and hypermedia principles to bring a revolutionary approach to learning and teaching. information topips in cell-to-cell signaling spanning different disciplines is presented. There are no sequential and rigid patterns. Each user can browse freely and create his/her own knowledge trail. OPAL modules provide intuitive and easily remembered learning. uses mouse activated icons and windows with senitive zones to access much more in-depth information, illustrations, or text, establishing a personal path through the subjects according to interest allows animations and experimental simulations in which the user can play an active role includes tests which give a detailed score of your knowledge and automatically prepare a revision programme in the Teacher version, lessons of any desired sequence can be made which can be projected on a large screen the Question Maker allows the teacher to make up questions for knowledge evaluation and many more easy-to-use features.