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Peer reviewedChalmers, P. A. – Computers in Human Behavior, 2000
Identifies user interface problems as they relate to computer-assisted instruction (CAI); reviews the learning theories and instructional theories related to CAI user interface; and presents potential CAI user interface improvements for research and development based on learning and instructional theory. Focuses on screen design improvements.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Improvement Programs, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedRobson, Joan – Open Learning, 2000
Discusses the interaction between students and technology in online open learning distance education courses. Topics include human-computer interfaces; relationships between course design and learning theories; how students use computer technology and how it can help them learn; and a new framework for evaluating an online open learning course.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Course Evaluation, Distance Education
Download full textDobson, Mike; LeBlanc, David; Burgoyne, Diana – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2004
A brief review shows several suggested ways in which cultural historical activity theory has proved valuable to technology supported learning environments. Three of our own design cases are then described (evaluating a peer to peer interface for learning objects, designing an on-line school, and rethinking a public science centre). These are…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Theories, Case Studies
Direct linkPemberton, Lyn; Fallahkhair, Sanaz; Masthoff, Judith – Educational Technology & Society, 2005
Interactive television (iTV) is a new media technology that has great potential for supporting second language learning, particularly for independent adult learners. It has many characteristics demanded by modern second language (L2) learning theories and is technologically quite sophisticated. However, in order for it to succeed it needs to fit…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Focus Groups, Second Language Learning, Adult Learning
