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Flexible learning and design of instruction
Author(s) -
Nikolova Iliana,
Collis Betty
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8535.00046
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , computer science , telematics , instructional design , perspective (graphical) , development (topology) , software , educational technology , multimedia , software engineering , human–computer interaction , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , programming language , telecommunications , mathematical analysis , statistics , mathematics
The paper deals with the problem of designing flexible learning and instruction. Flexibility is considered both from the learner's and the designer's perspective. The potential of telematics in the design, development and implementation of flexible and distance learning is discussed. A Method for flexible instructional modules development is presented which aims at assisting the educational designers in the development of flexible instructional modules, ie, modules, which are easily adaptable to different learner's needs, allow learner's choices and different delivery platforms, including distance delivery. Examples of Method applications and current development of a software system to facilitate the Method's implementation are reported.