The opportunity now exists to create highly effective online courseware that takes advantage of how we learn and combines this with the unique capabilities of the Internet. The cognitive concept of transfer is especially important. Discovery Learning Experts are touting the benefits of curriculum that involves the learner and lets them explore and investigate material on their own terms.
Discovery learning however still requires guidance and demonstration.
Principles of educational multimedia user interface design. The Internet provides the means to deliver content that is customized to a learner s interests and needs. The adaptation of content specific to a learner increases course effectiveness but also requires dynamic analysis and delivery of learning objects. 2000 - 2001 eTrinsic, Inc.