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This section contains learning theories and links that may be useful to the project | This section contains learning theories and links that may be useful to the project | ||
− | * The [http://slice.utah.edu/2007 SLICE of LIFE] Conference | + | Common features of Powerful Learning Environments (De Corte, 2000, De Corte et al 2003) |
+ | * group discussions of content & process | ||
+ | * authentic tasks and realistic problems that have personal meaning and future use | ||
+ | * initiate and support active, constructive learning processes | ||
+ | * enhance students’ awareness of their cognitive processes | ||
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+ | The [http://slice.utah.edu/2007 SLICE of LIFE] Conference | ||
+ | * see the keynote presentation "Principles of E-learning: lessons from cognitive psychology" by Geoff Norman - he talks about Cognitive Overload and how text, image and sound can be less effective than sound and image (for example) |
Revision as of 10:27, 15 August 2007
This section contains learning theories and links that may be useful to the project
Common features of Powerful Learning Environments (De Corte, 2000, De Corte et al 2003)
- group discussions of content & process
- authentic tasks and realistic problems that have personal meaning and future use
- initiate and support active, constructive learning processes
- enhance students’ awareness of their cognitive processes
The SLICE of LIFE Conference
- see the keynote presentation "Principles of E-learning: lessons from cognitive psychology" by Geoff Norman - he talks about Cognitive Overload and how text, image and sound can be less effective than sound and image (for example)