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Using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory to Design and Evaluate an Educational Game in Science Education
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Lazarou, D. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
The aim of this paper is to describe a methodology for using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) at the initial stages of the design process of an educational game, by exploring how the theory can be used as a framework for producing not only usable but also useful computer tools. The research also aimed to investigate how the theory could…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Educational Games, Science Education, Science Instruction
What if Undergraduate Students Designed Their Own Web Learning Environment? Exploring Students' Web 2.0 Mentality through Participatory Design
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Palaigeorgiou, G.; Triantafyllakos, G.; Tsinakos, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
Following the increasing calls for a more skeptical analysis of web 2.0 and the empowerment of learners' voices in formulating upcoming technologies, this paper elaborates on the participatory design of a web learning environment. A total of 117 undergraduate students from two Greek Informatics Departments participated in 25 participatory design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Undergraduate Students
Aspects of Menu Design.
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Clark, Donald – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1986
Explores the pros and cons of various computer menu layouts to be used with computer-assisted learning media. The importance of designing a screen menu that takes into consideration the student's learning style is emphasized. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Requirements, Display Systems, Instructional Design