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Learning Experience as Transaction: A Framework for Instructional Design
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Parrish, Patrick E.; Wilson, Brent G.; Dunlap, Joanna C. – Educational Technology, 2011
This article presents a framework for understanding learning experience as an object for instructional design--as an object for design as well as research and understanding. Compared to traditional behavioral objectives or discrete cognitive skills, the object of experience is more holistic, requiring simultaneous attention to cognition, behavior,…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Behavioral Objectives, Transformative Learning, Learning Processes
Virtual Worlds as a Trigger for Transformative Learning
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Harmon, Stephen W. – Educational Technology, 2011
This article examines the affordances of virtual worlds for initiating a transformative learning experience for adults. In particular, it addresses the capacity of virtual worlds to allow creation of an alternate self which requires some level of personal self-reflection; provide atypical experiences that can initiate reflection; allow experience…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Learning Experience, Adult Education, Adult Students
The Seven Trans-Disciplinary Habits of Mind: Extending the TPACK Framework towards 21st Century Learning
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Mishra, Punya; Koehler, Matthew J.; Henriksen, Danah – Educational Technology, 2011
This article examines the concept of transformative learning, with a focus on the importance of trans-disciplinary thinking (cognitive skills that cross disciplines) and new technologies in creating 21st century learning and transformative teaching. The article introduces the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework as a way…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Thinking Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach
The Individual Nature of Powerful Learning Experience.
Rowland, Gordon; Hetherington, John; Raasch, Jennifer – Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses factors that contribute to powerful learning experiences based on the results of two studies that examined diverse groups and more coherent groups of individuals. Topics include the highly individual nature of learning; problems that can create for instructional designers; relevance of learning to life and/or work; active learning; and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Individual Differences, Instructional Design, Learning Experience