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Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age

  • Represents the very latest work in the field where ICT, learning psychology, and instructional design intersect

  • Expands on established interest of libraries and scholars

  • Genuine multi-disciplinary approach to the field, with contributions from leading scholars

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Cognitive Approaches to Learning and Instruction (Spector)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age

      • Dirk Ifenthaler
      Pages 3-10
    3. Testing as Feedback to Inform Teaching

      • J.C. Powell
      Pages 25-49
    4. Enhancing Learning from Informatics Texts

      • Alexandra Gasparinatou, Grammatiki Tsaganou, Maria Grigoriadou
      Pages 51-65
  3. Knowledge Representation and Mental Models (Ifenthaler)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
    2. Model-Based Knowledge Mapping

      • Andreas Lachner, Pablo Pirnay-Dummer
      Pages 69-85
    3. Prototype for the Knowledge Representation Supporting Inter-institutional Knowledge Flow Analysis

      • Ieva Zeltmate, Marite Kirikova, Janis Grundspenkis
      Pages 87-99
    4. The Role of Supportive Information in the Development and Progression of Mental Models

      • A. Aubteen Darabi, David W. Nelson, Norbert M. Seel
      Pages 101-115
  4. Technology–Facilitated Tools and Techniques (Isaías)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
    2. VideoClipQuests as a New Setup for Learning

      • Axel M. Blessing, Ulrich Kortenkamp
      Pages 145-157
    3. Research on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Transdisciplinary Groups

      • Edita Butrime, Rita Marciulyniene, Rita Valteryte
      Pages 159-174
    4. Experiencing and Learning with 3D Virtual Worlds

      • Laura Benvenuti, Elbert-Jan Hennipman, Evert-Jan R.G. Oppelaar, Gerrit C. van der Veer, R.P.M. (Bob) Cruijsberg, Geeske Bakker
      Pages 191-204
  5. Communications and Methods (Kinshuk)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 205-205
    2. Communities of Learners

      • Pat Gannon-Leary, Elsa Fontainha
      Pages 237-257

About this book

Instruction tailored to the individual student, learning and teaching outside the limits of time and space—ideas that were once considered science fiction are now educational reality, with the prospect of an intelligent Web 3.0 not far distant. Alongside these innovations exists an emerging set of critical-thinking challenges, as Internet users create content and learners (and teachers) take increased responsibility in their work. Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age nimbly balances the technological and pedagogical aspects of these rapid changes, gathering papers from noted researchers on a wealth of topics relating to cognitive approaches to learning and teaching, mental models, online learning, communications, and innovative educational technologies, among them:

  • Cognition and student-centered, Web-based learning,
  • The progression of mental models throughout a course of instruction,
  • Experiencing education with 3D virtual worlds,
  • Expanding educational boundaries through multi-school collaboration,
  • Adapting e-learning to different learning styles,
  • The student blog as reflective diary.

With its blend of timely ideas and forward thinking, Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age will enrich the work of researchers in educational psychology, educational technology, and cognitive science.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Learning & Performance Support Lab., University of Georgia, Athens, U.S.A.

    J. Michael Spector

  • Abt. Lernforschung, Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

    Dirk Ifenthaler

  • Universidade Aberta, Lisboa, Portugal

    Pedro Isaias

  • Centre for Science, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Canada

    Kinshuk

  • Dept. Technology in Education &, University of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece

    Demetrios Sampson

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Learning and Instruction in the Digital Age

  • Editors: J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler, Pedro Isaias, Kinshuk, Demetrios Sampson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1551-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2010

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-1550-4Published: 19 February 2010

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-8461-6Published: 28 November 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-1551-1Published: 10 March 2010

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 404

  • Topics: Learning & Instruction, Computers and Education, Educational Psychology

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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