Course Title

LRN_SCI 429 - Design of Learning Environments

Institutional Affiliation

School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University

Course Description

This course focuses on issues in designing and studying innovative learning environments and new models of classroom interaction, particularly using technology to enable new cognitive and social roles for students.

Topics include simulation environments, intelligent tutoring and coaching systems, computer-mediated communication, teaching for conceptual change and project-based learning approaches. Theoretical motivations in cognitive and social interaction learning theories, empirical studies evaluating their effectiveness and prospects for propagation of such innovations.

Links

http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/peopleDir/courses/?id=73