The effectiveness of scaffolding in a web-based, adaptive learning system

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 1-15

  Chang, Mei Yu ^a   Tarng, Wernhuar ^a   Shin, Fu Yu ^b  

^a NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b Chien Kuo Elementary School   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Adaptive learning system; Learning achievement; Learning hierarchy; Learning responsibility; Scaffolding; Web based learning

Indexed keywords

ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS; COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION; E-LEARNING; SCAFFOLDS; STUDENTS; WEBSITES;

ADAPTIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS; LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT; LEARNING HIERARCHY; LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY; SCAFFOLDING; WEB BASED LEARNING;

LEARNING SYSTEMS;

EID: 72449145367     PISSN: 15481093     EISSN: 15481107     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/jwbltt.2009091801     Document Type: Article

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