Cognitive Flexibility Theory: Hypermedia for Complex Learning, Adaptive Knowledge Application, and Experience Acceleration.

Spiro, Rand J.; Collins, Brian P.; Thota, Jose Jagadish; Feltovich, Paul J.

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Publication Date: 2003

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Cognitive Flexibility Theory: Hypermedia for Complex Learning, Adaptive Knowledge Application, and Experience Acceleration.

Spiro, Rand J.; Collins, Brian P.; Thota, Jose Jagadish; Feltovich, Paul J.

Educational Technology, v43 n5 p5-10 Sep-Oct 2003

Explains the origin and goals of cognitive flexibility theory and discusses new directions being explored. Topics include hypermedia systems; multiple knowledge representations; interconnectedness; context-dependency; digital video cases; experience acceleration; and bridging knowledge and practice, cognitive, individualistic practices and collaborative views, and standards-based models and constructivist approaches. (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Constructivism (Learning), Epistemology, Experience, Hypermedia, Individualized Instruction, Knowledge Representation, Learning Strategies, Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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