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Comment. For systems that are teaching tutorials providing demonstrations full action video may not be neccesary or to accomodate smaller or older systems a slide show and with, fade to next frame overlay that gives the impresion of motion, (used for storyboard animation as well) mite be a suitable option. (also sound option for a multimedia functionality) Idea - This may be allready available nevertheless, 1) A science fair that gives separate prizes for science project and, best idea and best research. Ideas and reasearch could be under any subject such as validation of history. Analysis of liturature any subject, looking at process, giving some wieght to absolute rusult regardless of the result confirming, negating, or creating inconclusive results. As incouragment of the learning process through investigation and critical thinking. Projects from junior high thru colledge may include the design of an air conditioning system and control, or auto maintanence, or how to improve your spelling. No subject would be off limits as they would be graded on the effect and professionalism of the project relitive to the age and background of the student. Topics might include current events or concerns including entertainment law, as many people use the internet and publish comments. Areas mite include news, documentary (say a five minute story) leagal rights, best defence and safegards, how to trademark. Winners of awards for best ideas could begiven a grant or have there idea searched for patent or copywrite. If a company were interested in developing the idea they could supervise the project and recieve apropriate remuneration. Submision of the projects would be incuraged to use a web page or media presentation formate that may include standard term paper or thesis formate to help learn the process. The first year a person participates they mite just submit the idea and there intended method. The next year there project would be accepted or prioritized in view of there preliminary preparation. This sugjest that a repository of past projects were it dose not infringe upon participants are made available to let participants know that the material is transparent and cheating or copying or even unintended duplication unless sighted in preliminary work will not be awarded in comparision to either original thought or thorugh preliminary investigation.

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