Multiple representations of content in web-based learning

Graeme Salter; Heidi Stratti

Multiple representations of content in web-based learning

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Abstract

Representing content in multiple ways is one of the key elements to a constructivist approach to teaching. The Web provides a unique environment to facilitate multiple representations. This paper looks at research to determine if learners actually make use of different representations when provided. The findings suggest we cannot assume that learners will necessarily do this, although this may change over time as they become more familiar with different formats and as the required plug-ins become more ubiquitous.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Web-Based Education (WBE 2004), February 16-18, 2004, Innsbruck, Austria
Publisher	ACTA Press
Pages	143-147
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Print)	889864063
Publication status	Published - 2004
Event	IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education - Duration: 16 Feb 2004 → …

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Name
ISSN (Print)	1482-7905

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Conference	IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education
Period	16/02/04 → …

Keywords

constructivism (education)
multimedia
web-based instruction

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Multiple representations of content in web-based learning

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