A Theory of Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults

Autor/inn/en	Lowe, Janis S.; Holton, Elwood F., III
Titel	A Theory of Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults
Quelle	In: Human Resource Development Review, 4 (2005) 2, S.159-188 (30 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1534-4843
DOI	10.1177/1534484305276301
Schlagwörter	Instructional Design; Self Efficacy; Computer Assisted Instruction; Adult Learning; Adult Students; Instructional Effectiveness; Guidelines; Learning Processes; Prediction; Theories + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Unterrichtserfolg; Richtlinien; Learning process; Lernprozess; Vorhersage; Theory; Theorie
Abstract	This study presents a theory of critical components that affect the effectiveness of computer-based instruction (CBI) for adults. The theory was developed to provide a framework for research to explain or predict effective learning by adults using a desktop computer. The five conclusions drawn from this theory are as follows: (a) the characteristics of self-directedness and computer self-efficacy of adult learners play an important role in designing CBI for adults; (b) CBI design is interwoven with the units of self-directedness, computer self-efficacy, learning goal level, instructional design, and external support; (c) learning goal level affects instructional design strategy and the instructional control component of CBI design; (d) external support and instructional support are needed to provide a positive CBI experience; and (e) the theory draws together the isolated variables researchers consider important in the adult learning process and aligns them to provide effective CBI. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10