Mohamad Ibrahim

Incorporating instructional design and adult learning theory in the e-content development of an interactive multimedia course

The adult learning theory highlights the importance of the online education realm that should be designed based on the needs of adult learners to further empower them in their study quest. This paper discusses on the online educational environment and andragogy, which become the fabric of adult education. The characteristics of adult learners and the benefits of instructional design are examined and analyzed on how these can be incorporated into the design and development of learning materials that best suited them. The proposed model will be used to study the multimedia e-content development process that combines the instructional design and the principles of adult learners in a multimedia course of a distance education program.

Effectiveness of Courseware Presentation Using Learning Theory for a Programming Subject

The need to integrate multimedia in the process of teaching and learning at all level of education is becoming more significant. Multimedia based e-learning is seen as an effective alternative in teaching and learning process. This method is able to create a student-centered learning where students are encouraged of being independence; study at their own pace and at their own place. Nevertheless, the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today’s world has necessitate a new trend in the presentation of information in the form of flash video, which is more easy to understand and accessible instantly to users. The research is undertaken by introducing multimedia courseware by maintaining the concept of Gagne Theory of Nine Events. A new courseware entitled “Introduction to Computer Programming C++” that has been developed using learning theory was being studied to examine the effectiveness of courseware presentation using learning theory that may allow users to interact simultaneously with the material. The courseware is expected to be an effective teaching aid to entice students in the subject programming. The study was conducted in Faculty Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam. Thirty students were selected as respondents. The courseware evaluation was implemented using a set of questionnaire that used a 5 point Likert scale. This questionnaire was administered to the respondents during their first semester. The results obtained were very positive and encouraging. Students generally found the multimedia-mediated web-based learning environment were enjoyable and motivating, also were able to demonstrate their learning and skills of the subject area.

Measuring of Effectiveness of Courseware Content Using Learning Theory for a Programming Subject

The need to integrate multimedia in the process of teaching and learning at all level of education is becoming more significant. Multimedia based e-Learning is seen as an effective alternative in teaching and learning process. This method is able to create a student-centered learning where students are encouraged of being independence; study at their own pace and at their own place. Nevertheless, the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today’s world has necessitate a new trend in the presentation of information in the form of flash video, which is more easy to understand and accessible instantly to users . The research is undertaken by introducing multimedia courseware by maintaining the concept of Gagne Theory of Nine Events. A new courseware entitled “Introduction to Computer Programming C++” that has been developed using learning theory was being studied to examine the effectiveness of courseware content using learning theory that may allow users to interact simultaneously with the material. The courseware content is expected to be an effective teaching aid to entice students in the subject programming. The study was conducted in Faculty Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam. 30 students were selected as respondents. The courseware content evaluation was implemented using a set of questionnaire that used a 5 point Likert scale. The results obtained were very positive and encouraging. Students generally found the multimedia-mediated web-based learning environment were enjoyable and motivating, also were able to demonstrate their learning and skills of the subject area.