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make it vulnerable to elements that prohibit learning. Too much/not enough of a good thing, goal
disorientation and misguided/haphazard internet learning are pitfalls to e-learning (Clark and Mayer,
2010). Thus, designers must be aware of detractions from the brilliance on JIT designs that may be
inherent to the method by its nature.
How do these compare with the issues to be resolved in JIT learning that are identified in the
article? In the article there are signs that pitfalls do exist in JIT solutions. We can evaluate the short
term impact of JIT in controlled learning environments by completing the checklist of stated learning
objectives but the challenge lies ahead to measure the impact of JIT in emergent learning situations
( Weintraub and Martineau, 2002). Thus, inability to evaluate the impact of JIT in emergent situation
potentially threatens the ability to keep sight of goals designed to produce learning outcomes.
Weintraub and Martineau (2002) asks, Does quality have to be sacrificed in order to satisfy the need
for speed (p.7). Thus, sacrificing quality could produce not enough of a good thing while concerned
with the speed of the JIT solution. These two pitfalls are mentioned in both the text and in the article if
one considers the ramifications of the challenges to JIT training in relative terms.
Literature Review on Learning
According to the textbook, what are five questions that must be considered when reading
research studies on learning? The following list consists of five questions to consider when reading
research findings/literature.:
1. How similar is the sample population (test group) to the mean population (learners)?
2. Are conclusions based on scientific empirical research design?
3. Do other studies replicate and/or resonate with the findings of this study?
4. Do evaluations measure applied knowledge instead of memory recall assessment?
5. Does the data analysis/interpretation represent statistical significance of outcomes at <.05
and effect size <.5? (Clark and Mayer, 2002). Thus, certain questions must be addressed which in
effect scrutinizes the choosing of literature, evaluation/empirical study methods and the populations
that are chosen particularly for the study.
Explain why it is important to base decisions on good research when it comes to designing
learning: It is important to base decisions/strategy on good research because the lack of good research
can lead the decision-making in the wrong direction. Literature review as a part of the strategy to
ensure the integrity of the decision-making process provides a background for evaluating useful
information from information that may be related but not suited for the purpose of the designer or
unmet educational need. Thus, secondary sources of knowledge which may be accessed through
technology such as the internet may be used to support assertions from researchers on the significance
of the study, the experimental process and interpretation of the findings of the study.
References
Clark, R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-Learning and the science of instruction (3rd ed). San Francisco.
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Weintraub, R. S. & Martineau, J. W. (2002). The Just-in-Time imperative. T+D 56(6), 50-58. Retrieved
from EBSCOhost.
References
Clark, R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-Learning and the science of instruction (3rd ed). San Francisco.
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