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Supporting the Active Learning Process
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, Aachen University, Germany ; , Ludwigsburg University of Education, Germany

International Journal on E-Learning, ISSN 1537-2456 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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** Invited as a paper from E-Learn 2003 ** Many e-learning materials lack pedagogical principles and theoretical foundations. The great potential of activating learners and thus enriching learning experience is often unused in instructional software and online courses. Pedagogical theories like constructivist and action-orientated approaches should rather underlie the creation of new computer-based instructional material. In this article we identify several e-learning scenarios which implement constructivist and action-oriented ideas and realizations like the cognitive apprenticeship model. Criteria for a system which supports those scenarios are derived. CleverPHL, a capture and replay program, is introduced as a tool which meets these criteria. With this tool, learners have the opportunity to actively take part in learning by observing and working with artifacts, sharing the process of producing rather than only presenting results.

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Schroeder, U. & Spannagel, C. (2006). Supporting the Active Learning Process. International Journal on E-Learning, 5(2), 245-264. Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 9, 2024 from .

© 2006 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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