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This web article is one of a series on instructional design models. It concisely outlines the The Inquiry-based Learning Model which relies on the idea that individuals are able to learn by investigating scenarios and problems, and through social experiences.

When writing a Final Project my students need to look at previous papers and to learn from that. I wonder whether I will be able to take advantage of this resource to cater for this need.

This study produced a number of papers, of which the most widely referenced in Mayes and de Freitas' study of relevant theories, frameworks and models. This concluded that existing models can be broadly classified as associative, constructive, or situative; that underlying principles of learning remain much the same regardless of the technologies incorporated into the learning situation; but that cosideration of the technologies available for use is now an essential aspect of educational planning, and constructively aligning the learning situation with the desired outcomes.

Learning Theories & Models for Educational Research & Practice.

Learning Theories & Models for Educational Research & Practice.

New models of HE

A technique developed to combat racial conflict in the classroom and prevent situations like the Columbine massacre. I am sure it can be adapted to use in multi-ethnic, multi-religious cohorts as well. It would be especially intriguing to see how such a model can be used in an online classroom in say a MOOC

A technique developed to combat racial conflict in the classroom and prevent situations like the Columbine massacre. I am sure it can be adapted to use in multi-ethnic, multi-religious cohorts as well. It would be especially intriguing to see how such a model can be used in an online classroom in say a MOOC

Journal article exploring how peer instruction works based on a resources model of cognition

Journal article exploring how peer instruction works based on a resources model of cognition

Robert Gagné proposed a model of nine events which follow a systematic instructional design process. Each of the nine events of instruction is highlighted in a series of infographics. The How to Stimulate Recall of Prior Learning Infographic refers to Gagné's 3rd event of instruction and presents ways teachers can determine students' prior knowledge.

This academic paper discusses strategies for encouraging first year undergraduate students to participate in online discussion. It looks at Salmon's five stage model to engage students and the responsibility that lecturers have to initiate purposeful activities that promote community development.

Thomas, it seems that there has been lot of thoughts on UG. Have you found any info on PG students as well?

The paper was written for an academic conference and the proposed storytelling model is underpinned by high quality scholarship and research supporting the premise that digital storytelling can be used effectively in designing online courses.

A resource I developed in order to effectively convey to students the task they would be undertaking as part of the coursework. This enabled students to mentally prepare for the task at hand.

Anant Agarwal, president of edX, talks about experiments;massive open online courses; the provocative experiment in higher education. 'Whenever something is declared the subject of "the year of," you know said subject is ripe for a big fat backlash. So, when The New York Times declared 2012 "the year of the MOOC," it thus came to pass that massive open online courses should next become the subject of massive, open, often online criticism, as critics gathered to air both their... '

Challenging new model for the future of higher education in which technology plays the key role