While I admire the altruistic natures of those who provide tutorials in an endeavour to share learning, there are huge discrepancies between instructional quality. Some people are natural teachers and have the ability to backpace so it is possible for them to remember what it was like to be a novice in any field. One strategy that I think is imperative when designing a tutorial, particularly for a novice, is to assume they have no knowledge of the subject. Those who have greater knowledge can skip out steps but there will be scaffolding provided for those who are attempting to negotiate the learning minefield. Another helpful strategy is to include components which suit visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners.
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