Globally educational institutions have already begun introducing technological tools into teaching and learning. However, there is a lack of confidence about the effectiveness of online learning materials as technology is often used ineffectively in classrooms. There is now a ne…
This study describes the attempt to understand the quality of mediation between people within a community of practice. An innovative chefs’ apprenticeship in a dedicated restaurant provides a setting in which to explore what happens when a group of young people are learning to b…
The past 10-15 years has seen an increasing field of research in human-computer interaction (HCI) and more specifically, humanized agents known by many names, social model, pedagogical agent, character, and avatar, to name a few. A humanized agent whose role is to specifically f…
In 2005, the Saudi government started a new scholarship program that sent many female and male students to some Western countries including the United States of America. When Saudi female students enroll in universities in the United States and register for mixed-gender (face-to…
The development of self-paced learning systems has become increasingly in demand with the advances in ICT and has given way to innovative methods of interactive learning modules. However efforts and strategies in maintaining a learner's interest throughout the learning process h…
This dissertation focused on the design and creation of an Interdisciplinary Learning Environment (ILE) that promotes the acquisition of advanced knowledge in ill-structured domain, in this case, music. ILE allows learners to experience the insights and wisdom that come from the…