team reflexivity as a conscious reflection on team functioning, is a key factor of team effectiveness. because reflexivity (including some of the behaviors that) is caused of learning from past mistakes and errors (team learning) improve the performance of the team. the present study attempts to demonstrate the key role of the team reflexivity on team performance (especially in a project team w...

We have recently developed Java applications which can be deployed on the Internet to provide collaborative learning between students and tutors at remote locations. Students can engage in group activities online and collaborate with tutors in a Distance Learning mode. There are three applications: First a digital circuit simulator which allows students to collaborate in building simple or comp...

In this paper the Adaptive Learning Environment Framework is presented. This Framework allows to re-use, combine, and improve existing learning systems or knowledge-databases and equip the resulting meta-learning environment with a new advanced user interface. Especially the last mentioned feature supports a completely new way to learn different materials from different sources without having t...

Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) have become popular in higher education in recent years due to their ability to provide additional and flexible solutions for students and researchers. However, the limitations of VLEs have led to the development of a new generation of VLE – the Personal Learning Environment (PLE). PLEs avoid these limitations and have new features that allow students to cont...

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...

Perception and experience gained in the contemporary school could not help human beings' active learning. Totally, participation is the main element in active learning and thus, the active participation of students in the learning process is emphasized by education and learning in secondary schools. Given the importance of active learning, in this paper, the effective components in this type of...

Background: Educational environments are an integral part of the development of educational programs. Therefore, to improve the quality of clinical education environment, its status should always be evaluated. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of teaching environment and learning the aids of cardiology residents of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Materials and...