Things to consider

*What is an authoring tool?
An authoring tool is an installable program that allows you to create materials in electronic format which can then be distributed on a CD-ROM, DVD, USB pen drive, floppy disc or via a web page to your learners.
Authoring tools usually feature a simple design interface, with drag-and - drop elements allowing you to add pictures, sounds and video material to the screen, along with navigational authoring tools have complex programming languages allowing you to control what happens in greater detail.

* If you wanted to make a simple exercise for your students, what would you do and how would you do it?
when they have to make a simple exercise, they can use authoring tool. Let them make a J Quiz  using Hot Potatoes. also we encourage students develop a wide range of skills from listening to debating, agreeing, and disagreeing and making points and supporting them. We can see some examples of typical interactive stories
(reading mazes)
They can use Quandary as well.