The web applets can be activated in the Web browser of your choice. They are platform independent.
For example, Emle 5b2 - Circle/Fraction/Decimal is a piece of electronic mathematics laboratory equipment that allows the STUDENT to change the denominator and numerator of two fractions. They SEE how the decimal value changes in response to THEIR action. They SEE how the slice(s) of a pie increase in number or vary in size. [This is an old example using TCL/Tk.]
Also a lab like Emle Lab 1 - Comparing Unit Fractions, gives directions on how to access and use the web applet. These include the steps the student is to follow in order to meet the educational objects of the specific lab. [This is an old example using TCL/Tk.]