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Introduction	Applying cognitive science to the design and use of interactive media: an introduction to the "what, where, when, why, and how" of this seminar.

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Structure of Cognition	Your mind processes information into knowledge through a system with distinct stages and parts. Several types of knowledge are represented in memory. Suggested Articles: Farnham-Diggory (1992a).

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Semantic Networks	Concepts in memory are associated to create webs of meaning. Suggested Articles: Chi and Koeske (1983). Novak (1991).

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Shared Cognition	Knowledge and learning is not limited to your mind, it is distributed and shared in the world (in media, the environment, and culture). Suggested Articles: A Scholar's View of Networking by Henry and De Libero. This hypertext article provides a cognitive and social view of network-based learning.

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Learning Processes	Different types of knowledge are learned differently. Suggested Article: Farnham-Diggory (1992b).

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Procedural Learning	Acquiring skills employs different types of knowledge and learning. These skills are stored in memory and performed when triggered by certain conditions. Suggested Article: Anderson (1983)

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Schemas and Mental Models	To make sense of the world, we make mental representations using associative structures. Schemas are propositional structures that describe the organization and use of background knowledge and mental models are systematic, abstract representations that are used in novel situations. Suggested Articles: Brewer (1987), Greeno (1989), Black (1995), Anderson (1984), King (1992), Norman (1988).

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Situated Cognition	Situating learning in authentic practices and environments. Suggested Article: Brown, Collins, and Duguid (1989)

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Increasingly Complex Microworlds	Teaching and learning complex skills through graduated practice of major skills. Suggested Article: Burton, Brown, and Fischer (1984).

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Cognitive Apprenticeship	Mentoring and learning through the apprenticeship model as applied to any complex, cognitive skill. Suggested Articles: Collins, Brown, and Newman (1989) White (1988).

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Case Based Reasoning	Storing, recalling, and reasoning through the contextual associations of cases. Suggested Article: Kolodner (1994)

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User Centered Design

Combining designer, system, and user in an interactive and iterative process. usability: "selecting, modifying, and using software (and hardware) that fits the needs of users and their organizations - and not vice versa." Strategic Networking Thankfully, leading cognitive scientists concerned with this issue have created Web sites where we can explore this vital area: Donald Norman's jnd (just noticeable difference ) Web site. Jakob Nielsen's Use It Web site. Bruce Tognazzini's Ask Tog Web site. Read Strategic Networking for Distance Learning by Henry and De Libero. Explore Web-based examples of user-centered design that employs cognitive strategies for Web-based distance learning. And for a cook's tour of usability issues, read "The Church of Usability" online article at Build.com. Suggested article: Norman (1988)

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Learner Control and Hypertext Environments	Considering learner control, users' belief systems, and use of modeling and scaffolding in software learning, training and use. Suggested article: Jacobson, Maouri, Mishra, and Kolar (1996)

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Software Agents	How can and should software act as an agent to assist users? Suggested articles: Agents that Reduce Work and Information Overload by Pattie Maes.

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