LAMS

by Amanda Mendham

1. Affordances

1.1. student motivation

1.2. non-threatening contribution

1.3. self-pacing

1.4. increased confidence

1.5. meta-cognitive

1.6. autonomous learning skills

1.7. peer discussions

1.8. improved observational skills

2. Constructivist

2.1. context vs content

2.2. activity vs absorption

2.3. multi vs single learner

2.4. 'risk free participation

2.5. greater control

2.6. greater responsibility

2.7. multiple sources

2.8. authentic & meaningful learning

3. Supports learning strategies

3.1. analogical reasoning

3.2. POE

3.3. learners questions

3.4. scaffolding

3.5. drill and practice

3.6. knowledge transfer

3.7. cooperation with peers

3.8. learning within one virtual space - no distraction

4. Diagnostic tool

4.1. assessment

4.2. summative assessment

4.3. diagnostic

5. Rich media

5.1. web-based (authentic)

5.2. extra interactivity

5.3. videos

6. Easy authoring

6.1. graphic workflow model

6.2. editing of existing resources

6.3. user friendly

6.4. re-useable

6.5. freely available software

6.6. teacher's control over students' progress

7. Teacher collaboration

7.1. LAMS community

7.2. activities adapted across-discipline