Faculty members in higher education are involved in many instructional design activities without formal training in learning theories and the science of instruction. Learning theories provide the foundation for the selection of instructional strategies and allow for reliable prediction of their effectiveness. To achieve effective learning outcomes, the science of instruction and instructional d...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the pedagogical issues concerning Open and Distance Learning (ODL) systems through a critical review of the relevant published work. The review categorized articles into three categories, namely theoretical approaches, technological approaches and evaluation studies. The review showed that open and distance learning is mainly technology driven. Resea...

What is the nature of instructional design? Is instructional design merely the practical application of learning theories to learning situations? What elements form the building blocks of instructional design theory and research? What assumptions about the nature of people and society are behind theories, principles, and practice? These questions occur in the context of international discussion...

According to Glaser (1976), instructional design is the core of instructional technology. It “is the process of specifying the conditions for learning” (Seels & Richey, 1994, 30). The process of design includes both the process of analysis of the needs and conditions for learning as well as the actual design of instruction. “Conditions for learning” refers to the specifications required to desc...

This study investigated the effort of computer assisted instruction (CAI) and (F(l,39)=11.015, p_0.5, there was a significant main effect of treatment on learners' potentials in different areas of learning and may also constitute. Language Acquisition Commons, and the Instructional Media Design Commons Classroom Discourse Analysis in Computer Assisted. Language Learning Different types of moves...

i-imsslzai (http://www.peachstar.org/iirasshai) is a unique Japanese cultural learning experience for ~ n ~ l i s h speaking students delivered through a combination of CD-ROM and Internet technology. The educational approach taken is a constructivist one. where meaning and knowledge acquisition is rooted in experience. The goal of the program is for students to gain insight into Japanese cultu...

The introduction of learning technologies into education is making the design of courses and instructional materials an increasingly complex task. Instructional design languages are identified as conceptual tools for achieving more standardized and, at the same time, more creative design solutions, as well as enhancing communication and transparency in the design process. In this article we dis...

Instructional design theories are design theories that offer explicit guidance on how to help people to learn in specific situation. They can be used to guide the design of learning activities and the arrangement of associated resources. These theories are currently expressed in natural language, but they are often given some structure in terms of methods and conditions. Tools supporting theory...