In this paper I revisit a previously-published analysis of paradigm shifts within research on instructional technology (IT). Following Kuhn, I will use the term ‘paradigm’ to denote an actual scientific achievement. Used in this way, a particular experiment or research study must meet two criteria to qualify as a paradigm: it must be novel, that is it must be demonstratively different from thos...

ion transactions Abstraction instructional transactions enable the learner to acquire class, subclass, and instance relationships between knowledge objects. Abstraction transactions promote the ability to transfer or use a skill acquired for one set of instances or subclasses with a new8 set of instances or subclasses. Abstraction transactions enable the learner to generalize knowledge by acqui...

Remote Patient Management Systems (RPM) besides monitoring the health conditions of patients provide them with different information services that currently are predefined and follow one-size-fits-all paradigm to a large extend. In this work we focus on the problem of knowledge discovery and patient modeling by mining educational data, motivational and instructional feedback provided to patient...

This paper reports the experiences from the implementation of a Small Private Online Course in Management Education which has been designed to support learner engagement and promote digital competency. We describe the instructional design in detail, present some exploratory findings from a mixed-methods course evaluation and reflect on the lessons learned.

Database management systems are in widespread use as efficient means for managing information in a computer. This paper describes how the use of such systems is being taught to students at the School of Library and Information Studies, University of California, Berkeley. It discusses some of the concepts of database systems and presents an instructional data base used by students in the course.

background: considering the assumptions of cognitive load theory and using its reduction and optimization strategies in the design and development of instructional content is one of the main requirements for achieving effective learning. this study examined the effectiveness of instructional multimedia based on reducing the extraneous cognitive load in english language learning among nursing st...

The academic performance of 419 undergraduate students in an individual financial management class was evaluated in light of their learning style, demographic background, academic history and time allocation. Academic history and time use variables proved to be the only significant predictors of grades in the course. Student learning style, as measured by Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory, was no...

The mainstrearning of handicapped students into physical education classes is dependent upon teachers who can provide successful learning experiences. The application of behavior management concepts appears to be an instructional technique which physical educators should consider in designing quality mainstreaming experiences. Studies were reviewed that report the application of behavior manage...