Title: The web-orientation agent (WOA) for simulated learning in technology education

Authors: Tom Page, Miika Lehtonen, Gisli Thorsteinsson

Addresses: Department of Design and Technology, Loughborough University, Loughborough Leics., LE11 3TU, UK. ' Faculty of Education, Centre for Media Pedagogy (CMP), University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, P.O. Box 122 FI 96101, Finland. ' Design and Craft Department, Iceland University of Education, V/Stakkahlio, Iceland

Abstract: This paper discusses the theoretical underpinning and central aspects of the development and application of the web orientation agent (WOA) and presents results concerning its use in university studies. The (WOA) is a software tool producing an interactive learning environment offering support in teaching and learning that uses local applications.

Keywords: web orientation agent; network based learning; simulation; activity theory; simulated learning; technology education; learning technology; university education; higher education; interactive learning; teaching support; learning support; e-learning; online learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2006.008694

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2006 Vol.2 No.1, pp.62 - 76

Published online: 16 Jan 2006 *

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