Theoretical Explorations on Instructional Design Principles and Strategies for Vicarious Learning in E-Learning Environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-50
Author(s):  
Youngju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Vicarious Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Instructional Design Principles

Culturally Sensitive Instructional Design Principles for Online Learning Environments

2018 ◽  
pp. 292-326
Author(s):  
Gülten Kartal ◽  
Elif Toprak ◽  
Evrim Genc Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Efficient Learning ◽  
Instructional Design Principles

Distance education and e-learning practices are preferred by increasing number of people and institutions in the recent years all around the globe. It's clear that there are different interests, expectations, needs, characteristics, and backgrounds of participants in these learning environments. In this connection, it is important that courses are designed, taking cultural diversity into account, optimizing self-learning in such environments. The instructional designs that support multiculturalism in learning environments, lead to more efficient learning. Based on the awareness about cultural diversity, this chapter focuses on culturally sensitive instructional design principles for online learning environments. Firstly, “culture” as a concept and its components, based on various prominent definitions in literature are given. Then, the design principles are discussed with a critical look on online learning environments, with an eye to different theories and studies of leading researchers in the field.

Culturally Significant Signs, Symbols, and Philosophical Belief Systems within E-Learning Environments

2012 ◽  
pp. 210-243
Author(s):  
Caroline M. Crawford ◽  
Ruth Gannon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Shed Light

The contextual backdrop of the problem and goal of the study are based within the framework that the researchers wanted to be sure that the courses were unique in their appropriateness to their respective cultures; but they also wanted to see if the course adaptations provided cultural values and perspectives that were fairly consistent and appropriate across cultures and nations. The methodology is qualitative in nature, specifically focused upon development design research and narrative inquiry. The findings suggest that there were several levels of concern: learner concerns; instructional design or teaching concerns; management and organizational concerns; and, technology concerns. This study has addressed the question “what lessons could be learned from semiotic and philosophical instructional imperatives inclusion within e-learning environments?” As such, the interpretation of the findings of the study shed light on the importance of simple mediation tools, such as signs, symbols, and stories. The implications of the findings indicate that more research could shed light on how to help students feel comfortable enough to follow through and complete their e-learning courses. In viewing best practices for e-learning, students’ existent knowledge can be bridged with what they need to know by using a variety of the semiotic tools discussed in this study.

Culturally Significant Signs, Symbols, and Philosophical Belief Systems within E-Learning Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 44-72
Author(s):  
Caroline M. Crawford ◽  
Ruth Gannon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Shed Light

The contextual backdrop of the problem and goal of the study are based within the framework that the researchers wanted to be sure that the courses were unique in their appropriateness to their respective cultures; but they also wanted to see if the course adaptations provided cultural values and perspectives that were fairly consistent and appropriate across cultures and nations. The methodology is qualitative in nature, specifically focused upon development design research and narrative inquiry. The findings suggest that there were several levels of concern: learner concerns; instructional design or teaching concerns; management and organizational concerns; and, technology concerns. This study has addressed the question “what lessons could be learned from semiotic and philosophical instructional imperatives inclusion within e-learning environments?” As such, the interpretation of the findings of the study shed light on the importance of simple mediation tools, such as signs, symbols, and stories. The implications of the findings indicate that more research could shed light on how to help students feel comfortable enough to follow through and complete their e-learning courses. In viewing best practices for e-learning, students’ existent knowledge can be bridged with what they need to know by using a variety of the semiotic tools discussed in this study.

Emerging Edtech

2011 ◽  
pp. 1880-1891
Author(s):  
Ching-Huei Chen ◽  
Manetta Calinger ◽  
Bruce C. Howard
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Emergent Technologies ◽  
Practice Models ◽  
How People Learn ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Design principles are universal and may be translated onto the newest trends and emergent technologies. In this research study, the authors combined the perspectives provided by two sources to create a set of recommended design principles for technology-enhanced learning environments. One source was the How People Learn framework (Bransford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000). The second source was a series of interviews conducted with pacesetters in the field of educational technologies. With the knowledge gained from these two sources, the authors created our own set of design principles. These principles may be used to guide evaluation, instructional design efforts, or best practice models for exemplary use of educational technologies in the classroom.

scholarly journals Universal instructional design principles for mobile learning

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Elias
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Previous Analysis ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Instructional Design Principles ◽  
Content Design

The report extends a previous analysis of universal instructional design principles in distance education by applying them to the design of mobile learning. Eight principles with particular relevance for distance education are selected, and their recommendations are discussed in relation to the design of educational materials for a range of mobile devices. The problems and opportunities of mobile learning are discussed as is the need for educators to focus on content design issues rather than on searching for the next new technology.

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