A Pragmatic Framework for Interactivity For E-Learn 2006
Interactivity vs. Interaction?
Interaction between Human Interlocutors Response & feedback --- spontaneous on both sides Interface --- face to face and/or vocal
Interactivity between Learner and Instructional Source Response & feedback --- programmed on one side Interface --- print, multimedia, computer
E-Learning Evolving Interactivity
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Technology Capabilities System Control Learner Control General Perspectives
Accessibility Multimedia Learner versus system control Cognitive engagement Readability Alternative Perspectives
Instructional SystemLearner Perception Cognition Media Learner Response System Feedback Content Form & organization Components of Interactivity
Content Media Form and organization Relevance Learning styles Affordances Learning paths
Perception Cognition Accessibility Attention Association Assimilation Adaptation
Accessibility
Compression and Streaming
For People with Special Needs
Section 508
Legibility red lettersgreen lettersorange letters
Readability Times New Roman Arial Sans Serif Impact Tempus Sans ITC Bauhaus 93 Britannic Bold
Multimedia Multiple intelligence (Gardner) Ecological psychology (James Gibson) Distributed cognitions (Roy Pea, Gavriel Salomon)
Colors
Realistic Visuals
Analogous Visuals
Organizational Visuals initialization Condition test Loop body Incrementing counter exit false true
Illustration
Animated Illustration
Desktop Screen Capturing
Dynamic Visuals Space manipulation Time manipulation 3-D simulation
Audio
Cognitive Engagement
Multiple Perspectives
Learner Control Content selection Input opportunities Tutor help Learning paths Media options
System Control Adaptability Learner can customize the learning environment. Affordances Action Opportunities FeedbackAssessment Adaptivity System adapt to changing needs
Learning Paths
Two Sides of the Coin AdaptabilityLinearity Flexible learning pathsNarrative coherence Learner controlSystem control AccessibilityMultimedia
Interactivity and Interaction
Questions?