Journal of Interactive Learning Research articles from December 2005

Journal of Interactive Learning Research archives from December 2005

A framework for the evaluation of visual languages for instructional design: the case of [E.sup.2]ML.
December 22, 2005... In the last years, Instructional Design has seen the development of visual notation systems for supporting and enhancing the design process. Some of them concern the definition of learning goals, while others address the definition of learning...

Online learning as information delivery: digital myopia.
December 22, 2005... In business and commerce, the concept of marketing myopia has been a useful tool to predict, analyze and explain the rise and fall of businesses. In this article, we question whether the concept can also be used to predict the ultimate downfall...

Computer conferencing and the development of habits of mind associated with effective teacher education.
December 22, 2005... Today teacher educators emphasize the need for preservice teachers to develop certain habits of mind (like reflection) in order to be effective teachers. These educators are constantly searching for pedagogical strategies that can help teachers...

So far but yet so close: student chat room immediacy, learning, and performance in an online course.
December 22, 2005... Immediacy behaviors enhance perceptions of closeness to others. In traditional and online college courses, instructor immediacy predicts student reports of learning and motivation. Student immediacy is theoretically also important in any...

Asynchronous online discussions as a tool for learning: students' attitudes, expectations, and perceptions.
December 22, 2005... Based on expectations from previous studies, data from field notes, pre- and post-questionnaires, class documentation, student papers from 35 undergraduate and graduate students, and the content of a focus group session were analyzed to relate...