Provides a conceptual model for a Web-based Knowledge Construction Support System (KCSS) that helps learners acquire factual knowledge and supports the construction of new knowledge through individual internalization and collaboration with other people. Considers learning communities, motivation, cognitive styles, learning strategies,…

Discusses ways in which computer-assisted instruction (CAI) could be used for mnemonic instruction in the classroom. Literature on mnemonic instruction is reviewed, CAI and the acquisition of effective learning strategies are discussed, and software developed for memory improvement is described. (25 references) (LRW)