Anxiety

Anxiety can be an inhibiting factor in learning and therefore has received considerable attention. It is closely related to arousal, attention and motivation as well as the entire topic of…

Imagery

…(1972). Mental imagery and associative learning. In L. Gregg (ed.), Cognition in Learning and Memory. New York: Wiley. Kosslyn, S. (1980). Image and Mind. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Miller,…

Problem-Solving

Theories of problem-solving are dominated by the work of Newell & Simon on GPS (General Problem Solver). This work established the information processing paradigm for the study of problem-solving and…

Productions

…frequency of use or characteristics of the conditions. References Klahr, D., Langley, P. & Neches, R. (1987). Production System Models of Learning and Development. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.    …

Greg Kearsley

…recent book is Online Learning: Personal Reflections on the Transformation of Education. (For a more detailed list of publications, see resume) To contact Dr. Kearsley, send email to: gkearsley@sprynet.com  …

ARCS Model

The ARCS model is an instructional design approach that focuses on the motivational aspects of learning environment. The model was created by John Keller in the 80s. There are two…

Rapid Prototyping

The idea of rapid prototyping as it applies to instructional design, is to develop learning experiences in a continual design-evaluation cycle that continues throughout the life of the project. This…

Spiral Model

…the inevitable changes to the learning experience that will happen over the course of design and delivery. Multimedia producers can get their hands in and start working on a project…