e-PBL model development for computer learning systems

Abstract

In this paper, an e-PBL model and problems for an effective computer education were developed and applied for information literacy education of computer in elementary schools. In order to progress an effective e-PBL class, a support learning system including an e-mentoring and a web discussion function has to be built. In this paper, we developed the e-PBL teaching model for information literacy education of computer in elementary schools and inspected its effectiveness and validity. In order to resolve the research questions, class elements were extracted from an analysis of the prior research in the e-PBL. The class elements in the e-PBL were analyzed to six elements of the ‘unstructured practical problem’, ‘learner-centered problem’, process reflected problem, ‘cooperative learning reflected problem’, ‘on-line learning support system’, and mentoring. The e-PBL model was designed based on the extracted elements. The model developed by the present research added an on-line element and an ‘e-mentoring’ element to the conventional PBL model. The main learning steps were given by 6 steps and it was characterized that the e-PAS system (Learning support system) and e-mentoring were used. The main steps include an introducing step, a problem proposing step, a problem solving plan step, a problem solving step, a result proposing and presenting step, a class finishing step, and an evaluation step. For the successful e-PBL teaching in elementary education of computer, the learning system that has the various learning strategies and support systems and interacts teachers with learners frequently will ought to be built.