Flowchart the lesson           A flowchart is a series of diagrams describing the operations a computer performs. Flowcharting is important because computer-based instruction should be interactive, and interactions are best depicted as a visual representation of decisions and events. While the flowchart does not include tile actual text and Pictures for Your lesson, it should include their sequence. The flowchart includes information about when the computer will draw or animate pictures, what happens when the student makes mistakes, and when the lesson should end.
 
                Flowcharting can be done in varying amounts of detail. We recommend different amounts of detail for different instructional methodologies.  For simpler methodologies (tutorial, drill, and tests) we recommend simple flowcharts giving an overview of the lesson's scope and sequence. For complex methodologies, such as simulations and instructional games we recommend more detailed flowcharts that include the algorithms underlying the simulation models, game rules, and so on. Regardless of the amount of detail, we suggest producing flowcharts in a series of drafts.