The concept of a "virtual" environment has emerged from advances in computer networking, image processing, modeling, simulation and multimedia data representation. During the past few years the concept has been intensively employed in Virtual Design Studios (VDSs) for teaching students both design and Internet technology issues. This paper presents the Web-based VDS as an environment for comput...

This research look at environments for distant learning from a perspective of cognitive ergonomy and computer interface design. We will some studies and systems for distant learning and report on usability evaluation that were done with learners. We will then draw from their limitations some principles of a better adapted interaction and a model for a better interface. Finally ExploraGraph a fr...

Studies on instructional design models are explored in terms of journal of publication, In B. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist Learning Environments (pp. Advanced methods in distance education: Applications and practices for educators. In addition, we will return to the traditionalist versus constructivist debate over what MDDE 604, Instructional Design in Distance Education or the equivalent. The ...

BACKGROUND The Internet provides a means of disseminating medical education curricula, allowing institutions to share educational resources. Much of what is published online is poorly planned, does not meet learners' needs, or is out of date. DISCUSSION Applying principles of curriculum development, adult learning theory and educational website design may result in improved online educational...

While incentive schemes to elicit greater effort in organizations are widespread, the effort-incentive strength relationship is difficult to ascertain in practice, hindering incentive design. We propose a new semiparametric method for uncovering this relationship in an education context, using exogenous incentive variation and rich administrative data. We then devise a structural estimation pro...

At the Institute of Mathematics, University of Novi Sad, general purpose educational software EduSof, has been recently developed. Its basic elements enable the process of creating and using educational sequences and testing of the acquired knowledge. Theoretical approach to the definition and realization of the knowledge base for EduSof, based on the generalized frames technique is presented. ...

In order to bring the theory of embedded computer architectures into practice, a practical assignment has been developed where students design digital hardware using the functional hardware description language CλaSH. The assignment focuses on specifying the structure of FIR filters and analyzing the resulting hardware. By working through the assignment, students gain insight in the use of high...

After establishing the context of design and design education in the UK, the authors describe emerging themes in industrial-design education. These themes can be classified into three types. The first theme involves enabling students to utilize a variety of research approaches at different levels. The design process has always involved elements of researching, but the evidence based design appr...