Title :
Importance of interactivity and customization in online learning
Author :
Leung, Chi-Hong ; Chan, Yee-Man ; Wu, Albert Kam-Wah
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Educ., Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong, China
Abstract :
This paper emphasizes the importance of interactivity and customization in online learning. With the web being the essential means of CMC (computer-mediated communication), interaction between the website and the learner is of prime significance for personalization to address individual needs and enabling success. Based on the two major dimensions of interactivity, namely control and message, a conceptualization on the different levels and types of customization is also presented with various application discussed.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; distance learning; teaching; computer-mediated communication; customization; interactivity; online learning; web; website; Application software; Communication system control; Computer mediated communication; Computer science education; Delay; Monitoring; Programming profession; Web pages;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Education, 2002. Proceedings. International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1509-6
DOI :
10.1109/CIE.2002.1185981
