Journal of Interactive Learning Research articles from June 2001

Journal of Interactive Learning Research archives from June 2001

Collaboration, Design, and Technology: Themes in the Architecture of Interactive Learning Environments.(Editorial)
June 22, 2001... INTRODUCTION TO A SPECIAL JILR ISSUE During a recent ED-MEDIA conference a number of participants discussed that while we often share our experiences of using educational technology and the relationship between technology and learning,...

Technologies Supporting Highly Interactive Learning Resources on the Web: An Analysis.
June 22, 2001... Advances in desktop computer technology have made possible the development of interactive learning resources, which allow the learner to explore, experiment, and construct within graphical environments. Such resources are consistent with...

Formative Evaluation of Synchronous CMC Systems for a Learner-Centered Online Course.(computer-mediated communication)
June 22, 2001... This research used formative evaluation methods to examine a number of synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems for online learning. CMC systems provide an ideal venue for both knowledge construction and community building. The...

Speculations on Design Team Interactions.(technology in education)
June 22, 2001... This article examines the design approaches possible with modem views of learning and the outcomes being achieved. It speculates that new types of design dialogues are important if the products developed are to effectively combine the skills of...

Optimizing Instructional Designer--Subject Matter Expert Communication in the Design and Development of Multimedia Projects.
June 22, 2001... This article summarizes a study, which explored the development, trial, and implementation of the Content Production Process (CPP)--a process which is designed to assist instructional designers working in university, business, or military...

A Case Study of the Development and Project Management of a Web/CD Hybrid Application.
June 22, 2001... This article discusses the process of developing educationally effective interactive learning environments in the context of a case study of a staff development program about outcomes-based course design. Aspects of educational design, software...

Building an Educational Adventure Game: Theory, Design, and Lessons.
June 22, 2001... Creation of complex educational software involves many different activities that include the use of appropriate educational pedagogy, development of resources, software creation and authoring. Some authors have argued that play is part of the...

WebLearn: A Common Gateway Interface (CGI)-Based Environment for Interactive Learning.
June 22, 2001... Much has been said about the multimedia capabilities of the World Wide Web (WWW or Web), and the new possibilities that this offers to deliver media elements such as video, sound, animations, diagrams, graphs, and so forth, to a student...

The Adoption and Diffusion of Web Technologies into Mainstream Teaching.
June 22, 2001... This article discusses various adoption and diffusion frameworks and methodologies to enhance the use of web technologies by teaching staff. It covers a descriptive framework based heavily on work by Rogers (1995) and puts forward the use of...

ADILE: Architecture of a Database-Supported Learning Environment.(Architecture of Distributed Learning Environments)
June 22, 2001... This article proposes an architecture for distributed learning environments that use databases to store learning material. As the layout of learning material can inhibit reuse, the architecture implements the notion of "separation of layout and...