Problem Based Learning (PBL)
What is Problem Based Learning and why should we use it? The term “Problem-Based Learning” (PBL) was originally developed by Barrows and Tamblyn (1980) for medical…
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Feedback and Formative Assessment in a Virtual Learning Environment
Executive Summary When designing instructions for a virtual learning environment, it is essential to pay special attention to the provision of feedback. On-line students can…
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Learning and Teaching with Wikis
Introducing the Wiki Wikis are Web 2.0 software which allow people to collaborate and share information online. Web 2.0 software works through a web browser,…
Social Computing
Definition: Social Computing is computer-mediated communication to facilitate human to human social interaction, coordination, collaboration and distribution of news. Contents… [1] Forms of Social Computing [2] History…
Learning and Change: a systems view
This assignment is a reflection on a system dynamics modelling project undertaken by a small group. Instruction followed a problem based learning (PBL) approach. In problem based…
Mobile Wireless Devices (MWDs) for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL)
Introduction This literature review began as an investigation on mobile learning but really ended up reviewing a far wider range of issues such as the…
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Mindtools
This page will describe what are Mindtools, give rationales for using technology as Mindtools and give examples of Mindtools. “Mindtools are computer applications that, when…
The use of Wiki technology for Collaborative Knowledge Creation
I propose a small scale intervention study [1] on the use of a specific Information and Communication Technology (ICT). I will explore how ICT can be used to train…
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Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
Design Rationale Lrnlab is a form of groupware, a term which refers to software that supports collaborative projects. In most groupware “three main components can…
Designing a Moodle Module
Introduction and Pedagogical Framework Investing and Borrowing Money, Moodle Project Completed as a requriement of the Masters of Learning Science and Technology course at the…
Ecological psychology and Cognitive theory
Introduction to the Learning Sciences Part A: Identification of the main elements that make the EP (ecological psychology) position different from CT (cognitive theory). CT…
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Thin Client Technology as a solution to a High School Problem
Background The school that I am referring to here, is a Public school situated in country NSW. The school computer network consists of approximately 200…
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Cognitive Theory and the Activity Theory
Cognitive Theory Summary of chapter by Winn, W., (2004) Where behaviorism spoke of stimulus and response (B. F. Skinner 1904-1990) ) the theory of Cognitive Development…
Learning Management Systems
What are the different variations of this innovation? Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), Course Management System (CMS), Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), Managed Learning Environment (MLE), Learning Support…
The Semantic Web
Introduction Currently, our searches through that vast amount of data on the Internet are based on keywords. With the amount of data increasing all the…
Knowledge Building: From Foundations to Current Research
CONTENTS Learning Theories: The Intellectual Heritage Two Metaphors of Learning The Learning Paradox Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Collaborative Learning Changes for Teachers and Students…
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The Instructional Design Method
IDA Instructional Design Certificate II – No Longer Available Please visit our current Instructional Design courses. Learn More Here. IDA now offer three Instructional Design…