Machine-Mediated Learning
1996 Volume 5, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Complex Learning in Computer Environments: An Introduction
Jarmo J. Levonen & Markku Tukiainen
Introduces the field of complex learning and describes the articles in this and a following special issue on complex learning in computer environments. Highlights include chaos theory; nonlinear... More
pp. 59-62
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ASSET: A Structured Spreadsheet Calculation System
Markku Tukiainen
Discussion of spreadsheet programs focuses on a more user-supportive and less error-producing way of constructing spreadsheet applications and learning spreadsheet calculation. Topics include... More
pp. 63-76
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Visual Tutoring System for Programming Multiprocessor Networks
Elena Trichina
Describes a visual tutoring system for programming distributive-memory multiprocessor networks. Highlights include difficulties of parallel programming, and three instructional modes in the system,... More
pp. 77-90
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Supporting Learning at Work by Making Work Activities Visible through Information Technology
Marjo Favorin & Kari Kuutti
Discusses how information technology can help to bring learning and working together by making work and its organizational context visible; describes a framework based on activity theory for... More
pp. 109-18
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The Relevance of HCI Guidelines for Educational Interfaces
David J. Gilmore
Considers the relevance of human-computer interaction (HCI) guidelines for educational interface design, including why educational software is different from other products; differences in goal... More
pp. 119-33
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Software Designers and Teachers as Evaluators of Computer-Based Learning Environments
Paivi Hakkinen
Describes a study conducted in Finland that investigated designers' and teachers' conceptions of learning and evaluation criteria for educational software. Results indicate that designers... More
pp. 135-48
