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ZAPs: Using Interactive Programs for Learning Psychology

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Hulshof, Casper D.; Eysink, Tessa H. S.; Loyens, Sofie; de Jong, Ton – Interactive Learning Environments, 2005

ZAPs are short, self-contained computer programs that encourage students to experience psychological phenomena in a vivid, self-explanatory way, and that are meant to evoke enthusiasm about psychological topics. ZAPs were designed according to principles that originate from experiential and discovery learning theories. The interactive approach…

Descriptors: Psychology, Learning Theories, Discovery Learning, Control Groups

Medium-Based Design: Extending a Medium to Create an Exploratory Learning Environment

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Rick, Jochen; Lamberty, K. K. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2005

This article introduces "medium-based" design -- an approach to creating "exploratory learning environments" using the method of "extending a medium". First, the characteristics of exploratory learning environments and medium-based design are described and grounded in related work. Particular attention is given to "extending a medium" --…

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Environment, Teaching Methods, Educational Media