Design and development of constructivist multimedia learning environment to enhance computer skills for computer education learners

The purpose of this research was to design and development of constructivist multimedia learning environment to enhance computer skills for computer education learners. Developmental research (Type I) (Richey and Klein, 2007) was employed in this study. Several methods used were document analysis, survey and case study. The procedures were as follows: 1) to examine the principles and theories 2) to synthesize designing framework 3) to design and develop the constructivist multimedia learning environment based on above mentioned designing framework, and 4) to evaluate the efficiency of the constructivist multimedia learning environment to enhance computer skills. The results revealed that: 1) The constructivist multimedia learning environment comprises of 8 components as follows: (1) Problem base (2) Resources (3) Related case (4) Cognitive tools (5) Computer skill lab (6) Collaboration (7) Scaffolding (8) Coaching centre, and 2) The efficiency of the constructivist multimedia learning environment is shown in several aspects as following details: 1) The Experts review 2) The learners' opinions 3) The learners' computer skills: basic skills, intermediate skills, and advanced skills. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Huseyin Uzunboylu