Pii: S0360-1315(99)00029-9

The functions of multiple representations

Multiple representations and multi-media can support learning in many different ways. In this paper, it is claimed that by identifying the functions that they can serve many of the conflicting findings arising out of the existing evaluations of multi-representational learning environments can be explained. This will lead to more systematic design principles. To this end, this paper describes a ...

To see a painting versus to walk in a painting: an experiment on sense-making through virtual reality

A developmental model for distance learning using the Internet

The Internet opens a new generation of distance education ( fourth generation ), introducing sophisticated delivery tools and creating a paradigm shift with profound implications on the design of distance education courses. In order to accommodate this medium, novel curriculum design and learning models may be appropriate. In this paper, there are several instructional design models presented a...

The design of personal mobile technologies for lifelong learning

This paper sets out a framework for the design of a new genre of educational technology: personal (handheld or wearable) computer systems that support learning from any location throughout a lifetime. We set out a theory of lifelong learning mediated by technology and indicate how it can provide requirements for the software, hardware, communications and interface design of a handheld learning ...

A learning environment for the conservation of area and its measurement: a computer microworld