Promote self-directed, independent learning by providing navigational supports (i.e., visual organizers, prompts, help, tool tips, etc.) Macromedia Flash™ is a good tool for creating interactive and/or animated graphical interfaces. Designing and developing an exploratory learning environment takes lots of time and attention to detail. Plan accordingly. Most high-quality self-directed learning experiences are the result of a team effort. A typical team includes a content expert, instructional designer, graphical designer, and programmer.