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Interactivity in Web-Based Learning

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  • Adams Bodomo

    (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

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This article discusses one of the main features of ICT—interactivity. Drawing from many years of Web-based course design and delivery at the University of Hong Kong, it is argued that enhanced interactivity is the single most important reason why teachers should practice Web-based teaching. The notion of conversational learning community (CLC) as a kind of constructivist learning environment is introduced. It is shown that instructional interactivity, defined as active communication in a conversational learning community between instructor(s), learners, course materials, and links to remote experts and resources, is a central aspect of the learning situation. A practical implementation of the CLC model is presented through describing the interactive features of a Web-based course using WebCT. It is concluded that Web-based teaching actually enhances interactivity both within and beyond the classroom setting.

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  • Adams Bodomo, 2006. "Interactivity in Web-Based Learning," International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), IGI Global, vol. 1(2), pages 18-30, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jwltt0:v:1:y:2006:i:2:p:18-30
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    1. María Pinto & David Guerrero & Andrés Fernández-Ramos & Anne-Vinciane Doucet, 2009. "Information provided by Spanish university websites on their assessment and quality processes," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 81(1), pages 265-289, October.

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