Title :
Online learning support in constructivist environments
Author :
McPherson, Maggie ; Nunes, Miguel
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Studies, Univ. of Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
Academic learning can essentially be seen as a constructivist process. This of course, is an alternative approach to traditional university teaching, insofar as learning is facilitated rather than taught. In consequence, learning in online constructivist environments has to be supported by appropriate resources and requires a number of specific skills from both tutor and learners, that is, online tutor skills, online learning skills and specifically designed online learning facilities.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; online front-ends; teaching; academic learning; online constructivist environment; online learning facility design; online learning skill; online learning support environment; online tutor skill; traditional university teaching; Atmosphere; Collaboration; Communications technology; Decision making; Education; Problem-solving;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1967-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215213