Monday, August 23, 2010

Focus Area

SMILE aims to conduct research in technology-based education, focusing on the use of multimedia technology in student-centred learning environments and their impact on the student learning.

Applications currently under study include:

Constructivist-based learning environments
The research focuses on using technology within various group-based learning strategies such as:
Cooperative learning environments
Collaborative learning environments
Problem-based learning environments

Student-centred environments
This area focuses various methods of learning with technology in the classroom such as:
Interactive learning environments
Web-based learning environments
Blended learning environments

Evaluation of learning environments
This area focuses on assessing the effectiveness of various learning environments