Assimilatory Tools for Informal Learning: Prospects in ICAI.
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| Title: | Assimilatory Tools for Informal Learning: Prospects in ICAI. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Duchastel, Philip |
| Source: | Instructional Science. 1990 19(1):3-9. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Cognitive Psychology, Computer System Design, Information Science, Learner Controlled Instruction, Learning Processes |
| ISSN: | 0020-4277 |
| Abstract: | Discussion of cognitive psychology focuses on two types of cognitive tools--power tools and assimilatory tools--which are geared to information acquisition. The distinction between accommodation and assimilation is explained, implications for the design of intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) are suggested, and the question of learner control is addressed. (14 references) (LRW) |
| Entry Date: | 1991 |
| Accession Number: | EJ413731 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Discussion of cognitive psychology focuses on two types of cognitive tools--power tools and assimilatory tools--which are geared to information acquisition. The distinction between accommodation and assimilation is explained, implications for the design of intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) are suggested, and the question of learner control is addressed. (14 references) (LRW) |
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| ISSN: | 0020-4277 |
