Constructing Self-Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies

As an increasing amount of information is made available online, the assumption is that people who visit Web sites will be able to strategize their learning to optimize access to this information.

Constructing Self-Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies raises awareness of the strategies supporting self-driven learner efficacy on a number of site types. This book reflects on existing literature about self-discovery learning and what learners need in terms of scaffolding to help them make the right decisions, assess their own level of learning, vet information strategically, collaborate with other learners, and build their own skill sets.

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

• Automated Discovery Learning
• Guided Discovery Learning
• Human Perception and Discovery Learning
• Immersive Environments
• Problem Solving Through Self-Discovery
• Self-Assessment and Planning
• Self-Discovery for Writing
• Self-Discovery Learning Opportunities
• Service Design
• Theories of Discovery Learning