Instructional Engineering in Network Environments

List of Figures and Tables xv
<p>Foreword xix<br /> M. David Merrill</p>
<p>Acknowledgments xxiii</p>
<p>Introduction xxv</p>
<p>Chapter 1: The E–Learning Challenge 1</p>
<p>The Knowledge Society 2</p>
<p>Knowledge Management 3</p>
<p>Pedagogy and Technology 5</p>
<p>Network–Based Learning Models 8</p>
<p>Processes and Development Tools 14</p>
<p>Platforms and Portals 19</p>
<p>Summary 22</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Virtual Learning Centers 25</p>
<p>The Concept of a Learning System 26</p>
<p>Actors′ Roles and Resources 31</p>
<p>Explor@: A Web–Based Support System 40</p>
<p>Integrating a Learning Event into a Virtual Center 45</p>
<p>Versatile and Flexible Architecture 49</p>
<p>Summary 53</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Foundations of Instructional Engineering 55</p>
<p>Systemic Methods 56</p>
<p>Instructional Systems Design 60</p>
<p>Software Engineering 62</p>
<p>Knowledge Engineering 66</p>
<p>A Knowledge Representation System 69</p>
<p>Skills and Competencies 86</p>
<p>Summary 100</p>
<p>Chapter 4: MISA: An Instructional Engineering Method 103</p>
<p>Overview of the MISA Method 104</p>
<p>Conceptual Levels of a Learning System 109</p>
<p>Processes and Tasks 113</p>
<p>Operational Principles 115</p>
<p>Context and Frontier 119</p>
<p>Summary 121</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Instructional Engineering on the Web 125</p>
<p>General ADISA Features 126</p>
<p>Designing the Main Components of a Virtual Learning Center 132</p>
<p>Summary 141</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Reengineering a University Course for the Web 143</p>
<p>Definition of the Project 144</p>
<p>Preliminary Analysis 145</p>
<p>Architecture 149</p>
<p>Design of Learning Materials 156</p>
<p>Development and Validation 159</p>
<p>Delivery Planning 162</p>
<p>Discussion 163</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Engineering a Vocational E–Learning Environment 165</p>
<p>Definition of the Project 166</p>
<p>Preliminary Analysis 167</p>
<p>Architecture 171</p>
<p>Design of Learning Materials 175</p>
<p>Development and Validation 180</p>
<p>Delivery Planning 182</p>
<p>Discussion 183</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Engineering a Workplace E–Learning Environment 185</p>
<p>Definition of the Project 186</p>
<p>Preliminary Analysis 186</p>
<p>Architecture 191</p>
<p>Design of Learning Materials 192</p>
<p>Development and Validation 196</p>
<p>Delivery Planning 198</p>
<p>Discussion 199</p>
<p>Conclusion 201</p>
<p>Glossary 209</p>
<p>Notes 231</p>
<p>Bibliography 239</p>
<p>Index 249</p>
<p>About the Author 255</p>
<p>About the Series Editors 257</p>
<p>About the Advisory Board Members 261</p>