An Information Processing Model of E-learning from the Ecological Viewpoint

摘要

Based on information processing theory, this study conducted an analysis of the literature on learning process models and put forward a new model of e-learning from the prospective of ecology. First, it suggested four stages during the development of information processing models on learning process, and pointed out the problems and limitations of previous researches. Then it constructed an ecological information processing model of e-learning based on the theories of social constructivism, distributed cognition and information ecology, and described three main characteristics of the model. Finally, it explained the implications and limitations of the model.