A Four Dimensional Model of Formal and Informal Learning
A Four Dimensional Model of Formal and Informal Learning
Learning systems focused on collaborative learning are often described in terms of formal and informal learning, however definitions of formal and informal learning vary, which makes it difficult to compare systems that may have been described using different perspectives. In this paper we present a framework for describing formality in e-learning systems, which can account for the most common perspectives: formality focused on Learning Objective, Learning Environment, Learning Activity and/or Learning Tool. Our framework can be used to compare different e-learning systems, and can also describe collaborative systems where different students can take very different roles in the activity, and the degree of formality can vary according to the role.
e-learning, informal systems
Chen, Wen-Pin
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Millard, David
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Wills, Gary
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27 October 2008
Chen, Wen-Pin
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Millard, David
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Wills, Gary
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Chen, Wen-Pin, Millard, David and Wills, Gary
(2008)
A Four Dimensional Model of Formal and Informal Learning.
The 16th International International Conference on Computers in Education, Howard International House Taipei.
27 - 31 Oct 2008.
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Abstract
Learning systems focused on collaborative learning are often described in terms of formal and informal learning, however definitions of formal and informal learning vary, which makes it difficult to compare systems that may have been described using different perspectives. In this paper we present a framework for describing formality in e-learning systems, which can account for the most common perspectives: formality focused on Learning Objective, Learning Environment, Learning Activity and/or Learning Tool. Our framework can be used to compare different e-learning systems, and can also describe collaborative systems where different students can take very different roles in the activity, and the degree of formality can vary according to the role.
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Published date: 27 October 2008
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Event Dates: on October 27 through 31, 2008
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The 16th International International Conference on Computers in Education, Howard International House Taipei, 2008-10-27 - 2008-10-31
Keywords:
e-learning, informal systems
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Web & Internet Science, Electronic & Software Systems
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Local EPrints ID: 266632
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/266632
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Wen-Pin Chen
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David Millard
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Gary Wills
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