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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
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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)
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Common features of Powerful Learning Environments (De Corte, 2000, De Corte et al 2003)
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* group discussions of content & process
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* authentic tasks and realistic problems that have personal meaning and future use
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* initiate and support active, constructive learning processes
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* enhance students’ awareness of their cognitive processes
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The [http://slice.utah.edu/2007 SLICE of LIFE] Conference
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* 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)
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