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Complex Technology-Based Learning Environment

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Automating Instructional Design: Computer-Based Development and Delivery Tools

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Abstract

Complex problem solving and learning in a complex technology environment are closely connected with non-transparent situations. They contain several goals and variables and are, therefore, difficult to perceive and solve. Complex problems and complex learning situations are typically semantically rich in character and an understanding of their structure will require complex conceptual and relational domain knowledge. Expert’s performance in demanding design tasks and in complex problem solving situations begins with a deep structuring process because little knowledge is available of the goal and of the starting point. All this has some serious implications for the organization of learning situations and environments. In this chapter I will discuss some consequences which the above research results and ideas can have for the development and automating instructional design of computer-based learning situations and environments.

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  1. Research and Development Center for Information Technology in Education, University of Joensuu, Box 111, 80101, Joensuu, Finland

    Jorma Enkenberg

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  1. Learning and Cognition, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 178 Pillsbury Drive S. E., Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA

    Robert D. Tennyson

  2. College of Education, EDU208B, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL, 33620, USA

    Ann E. Barron

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Enkenberg, J. (1995). Complex Technology-Based Learning Environment. In: Tennyson, R.D., Barron, A.E. (eds) Automating Instructional Design: Computer-Based Development and Delivery Tools. NATO ASI Series, vol 140. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57821-2_10

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