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	Title:	The web-orientation agent (WOA) for simulated learning in technology education
	Author:	Tom Page, Miika Lehtonen, Gisli Thorsteinsson
	Address:	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
	Journal:	International Journal of Learning Technology 2006 - Vol. 2, No.1  pp. 62 - 76
	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
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