Achieving Minimalism through Interactive Multimedia
http://www.stc.org/ConfProceed/2004/PDFs/0046.pdf

De Yoreo, Dave and Ben Kauffman
STC Proceedings
2004

Abstract:

Use interactive multimedia with text-based online documentation to achieve the minimalist model pioneered by instructional design guru John Carroll. Non-linear modules of 'real' tasks help users get started fast, and quickly learn from any errors.