LAMS by Amanda Mendham

LAMS

Affordances

student motivation

non-threatening contribution

self-pacing

increased confidence

meta-cognitive

autonomous learning skills

peer discussions

improved observational skills

Constructivist

context vs content

activity vs absorption

multi vs single learner

'risk free participation

greater control

greater responsibility

multiple sources

authentic & meaningful learning

Supports learning strategies

analogical reasoning

POE

learners questions

scaffolding

drill and practice

knowledge transfer

cooperation with peers

learning within one virtual space - no distraction

Diagnostic tool

assessment

summative assessment

diagnostic

Rich media

web-based (authentic)

extra interactivity

videos

Easy authoring

graphic workflow model

editing of existing resources

user friendly

re-useable

freely available software

teacher's control over students' progress

Teacher collaboration

LAMS community

activities adapted across-discipline