Elemental Analysis of the Online Learning Experience

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Kevin Carmody and Zane Berge: Elemental Analysis of the Online Learning Experience, International Journal of Education and Development using ICT November 8, 2005

Interesting paper in which the author adapts Hettler's "six dimensional model that provided an objective representation of human experience and existence" (physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and psychological) to a study of learning theories. The six elements are first compared to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Salmon's online learning model (where I would think 'motivation' should qualify as 'psychological', not 'physical'). More...