Self-regulation and computer based learning

In recent years, interest in self-regulated learning has risen considerably. While self-regulatory activities are controlled cognitively, they encompass more than the monitoring of cognitive activities. Motivational and emotional processes are also important in learning and they too need to be regulated. At the same time, multimedia computer programs and theInternet have come to play un important role in present day 's learning environments. The question therefore arises as to what extent these new technologies facilitate the acquisition and improvement of self-regulated learning strategies. In the present article, we first explore the field of self-regulated learning and then try to come up with un answer to the question posed.En los últimos años, el interés por el aprendizaje autorregulado se ha desarrollado considerablemente. Aunque las actividades autorreguladas son controladas cognitivamente, abarcan más que el control de las actividades cognitivas. Los procesos motivacionales y emocionales también son importantes en el aprendizaje y también requieren ser controlados. Al mismo tiempo los programas multimedia e Internet han logrado unpapel importante en los entornos de aprendizaje y se presenta la pregunta de si las nuevas tecnologías facilitan la adquisición y el perfeccionamiento de las estrategias autorregulativas. En este articulo exploramos primero el campo de aprendizaje autorregulado y después tratamos de dar una respuesta a la pregunta planteada

Exploring Electronic Media and the Human Mind- a Web-Based Training Module

Abstract: Effective Web-based training (WBT) has a need for adaptation and contextual information, but most WBT modules provide not more than some simple help pages or hypertext facilities with keyword indices. Help pages mostly provide information how to access functions but not how to apply them- and why. Therefore, we designed a generic Web-based Performance Support System (PSS) that can be used as a stand-alone training course about 'Learning in electronic media ' or as an integrated help system supporting other WBTs. The PPS provides four modules, a comprehensive glossary, a keyword and a full-text index as well as a graphical overview with brief summaries of all modules. In order to motivate users to apply learning strategies we integrated about fifty so called brain tests: Each test consists of short psychological experiments which can be easily conducted within a few seconds and illustrate important features of human perception and human memory. First experiences ascertained that it is highly motivating for students to test their own perceptions and learn about human cognition