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3.2 Sims and Hedberg's dimensions of learner control Sims and Hedberg (1995) attempt to categorise the various aspects of learner control that are evident within a CAL resource. In doing so they suggest a five dimensional framework for analysing the characteristics of a particular resource. Each dimension is described as a continuum between two extremes. The following are the proposed dimensions: Instructor control ß----------------------------------------------à  Learner control Linear ß----------------------------------------------à Hypermedia Viewed ß----------------------------------------------à Constructed Discrete ß----------------------------------------------à Integrated Informative ß----------------------------------------------à Self-Paced

Gaining attention. Informing learner of the objective. Stimulating recall of prerequisite learning. Presenting the stimulus material. Providing learning guidance. Eliciting the performance. Providing feedback about performance correctness. Assessing the performance. Enhancing retention and transfer.

Gagne and Briggs (1974; 1992) describe the events that typically occur as part of an instructional sequence, in terms of the actions of the teacher. They term these the Events of Instruction. The events are as follows: