Learning theories and the design of e-learning environments / Bijan B. Gillani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gillani, Bijan B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet in education.

Web sites--Design.

Web sites.

Learning, Psychology of.

Physical Description:

xiii, 269 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2003]

Contents:

Chapter 1 New Challenges 1

Information Overload 3

Student Diversity 4

Learning Theories 6

Web as a Medium of Instructional Delivery 9

Student-centered Design 10

Part I Orientation to Learning Theories 21

Chapter 2 Behavioral Theories and E-learning 25

Pavlov's Classical Conditioning 26

Thorndike's Connectionism Theory 26

Skinner's Operant Conditioning 28

Applied Behavioral Analysis 31

Schedule of Reinforcement 32

Application of Behaviorism to Models of Teaching 33

Mastery Learning Model 33

Implication of Behaviorism to Development of E-Learning Environments 34

Structured E-learning Tutorials and NASA's Virtual Skies 36

Assessment 37

Breakdowns of the Main Goal into Subordinating Goals 37

Intervention 39

Presentation 41

Structured Practice and Guided Practice 42

Evaluation 46

Chapter 3 Cognitive Theories and E-learning 49

Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory 49

Schema 50

Assimilation, Accommodation, and Equilibrium 52

Neo-Piagetian Theories 56

Application of Cognitive Theories to Models of Teaching 59

Inquiry-training 60

Discovery Learning 61

Implications of Cognitive Theories to E-learning 62

Inquiry-Training and Hypermedia 63

NASA's Astro-Venture 65

Discovery Learning and Simulation 69

NASA's Solar System Simulator 70

Chapter 4 Social Theories and E-learning 75

Vygotsky's Sociocognitive Theory 76

Internalization of External Activities 77

The Role of Language in Cognitive Development 78

Relationship between Learning and Development 79

Knowledge Formation within the Zone of Proximal Development 81

Application of Social Cognitive Theories to Models of Teaching 83

Social Inquiry Teaching Model 84

Implication of Social Cognitive Theories to Design of E-learning Environments 86

Social Inquiry Teaching Model for the Web 86

NASA Quest: Planetary Flight as an Example of the Social Inquiry Training Model 90

Chapter 5 Psychological Theories and E-learning 100

Psychological Theories and the Thematic Nature of Development 101

Characteristics of Expert's Knowledge Organization 102

Erikson's Theory of Psychological Development 103

Types of Human Memory as They Relate to the Integrated Structure of Knowledge 108

Application of Psychological Theories to Models of Teaching 110

Implication of Psychological Theories to Integrated Thematic E-Learning Environments 112

Overview of The NASA SCIence Files 114

Selecting Unifying Themes 116

Develop Intellectual Confrontations Based on the Theme 118

Decide the Interdisciplinary Possibilities 119

Determine the Activities and the Sequence of Problem-based Learning 123

Part II Orientation to Perceptual Design 127

Chapter 6 Visual Design and E-learning 131

Perceptual Design 132

Psychology of Perception 133

The Ecological Approach 134

The Constructive Approach 135

The Gestalt Laws of Perceptual Organization 138

Language of Visual Communication 140

Elements of Design 141

Syntax of Design 142

Chapter 7 Text, Color, Images, and Icons 153

Working with Text 153

Text and Its Origin in Technology 153

Serif and Sans serif 156

The Use of Text in E-learning Environments 157

Basic Design Guidelines for Text 158

Working with Colors 159

Psychological Effect 163

Design Guideline for Colors 165

Working with Images 165

Bitmapped or Vector-Based Images 166

Ways of Dealing with Images 169

Basic Design Guideline for Images 170

Working with Icons 171

Types of Icons 171

Design Guideline for Icons 173

Chapter 8 Animation, Video, and Audio 177

Essential Features of Authoring Tools for Animation, Sound, and Video 178

Macromedia Flash MX 180

Basic Elements of Flash 181

Authoring Procedure for Flash 185

Working with Sound 196

Importing Sounds into Flash 197

Guidelines for Sound 199

Working with Video 199

Incorporating Video into Flash 200

Publishing Flash Movies for E-learning Sites 200

Chapter 9 Page Layout and Site Architecture 205

Page Layout Elements 206

Proportion 208

Grid Lines to Assist Formatting a Page 209

Alternative Sketches 211

Guidelines for Page Layout 212

Site Architecture 213

Steps for Designing Site Architecture 214

Create Modules with Discrete Topics 215

Create Appropriate E-learning Site Architecture 217

Guidelines for Site Architecture 225

Part III Orientation to Design and Development 230

Chapter 10 The Design Process 231

Planning 232

Learner Analysis: Who Will Use It? 232

Educational Goal Analysis: Determining Site's Goal 237

Identify Content 240

Task Analysis: Charting Content 241

Team Analysis: Who Will Be Involved in Development? 244

Design 247

Site Architecture 247

Page Layout and Visual Design 248

Production 249

Development 250

Maintenance 251

Administration 251

Marketing Your Site 251

Feedback Level 252

Content Organization 253

Perceptual Level 254.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [256]-262) and index.

ISBN:

0761826041

OCLC:

52519085