Multimedia Learning Theories and Online Instruction

Theories of Learning and Instruction

Connecting Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences Theories Through Learning Strategies: An Online Tutorial for Library Instruction

Although the Dunns’ learning styles and Gardner’s multiple intelligences theories are two distinct areas of research, they do not oppose each other and can be used together to improve learning. The design of this tutorial is an attempt to integrate students’ learning styles and their unique blend of intelligences in the library research process. The goal is to encourage higher-order thinking so...

Vocabulary Instruction through Blended Learning and Multimedia Software in Iranian ESP Classes

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of blended learning and multimedia software on Iranian ESP students' vocabulary learning. To this end, 120 Iranian ESP learners were assigned to two groups: the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instructions through multimedia software while the control group received traditional instructions. The data were c...

Blended learning approach in teacher education: combining face-to-face instruction, multimedia viewing and online discussion

Introduction The National Institute of Education is the sole teacher training institute in Singapore and attempts to prepare trainee teachers to be well-informed, competent and thinking professionals. Curricula are designed to provide understanding of key concepts and principles of teaching and learning in order to implement instructional processes in the classroom. Some modules are being deliv...

Designing Deeper Learning Experiences for Online Instruction

Deeper learning promotes students’ active engagement in learning environments, so they can continuously explore, reflect and produce information to build complex knowledge structures. Consequently, deeper learning has become a major focus of scholarly investigation and debate. Multiple studies have been conducted to describe the characteristics of deeper learning and to determine methods for in...