A descriptive model of information problem solving while using internet

Saskia Brand-Gruwel; Iwan Wopereis; Amber Walraven

Computers & Education Vol. 53, No. 4 (December 2009) pp. 1207–1217

This paper presents the IPS-I-model: a model that describes the process of information problem solving (IPS) in which the Internet (I) is used to search information. The IPS-I-model is based on three studies, in which students in secondary and (post)...

Language: English

Evaluating text-based information on the World Wide Web

Iwan G.J.H. Wopereis; Jeroen J.G. van Merriënboer

Learning and Instruction Vol. 21, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 232–237

This special section contributes to an inclusive cognitive model of information problem solving (IPS) activity, touches briefly IPS learning, and brings to the notice methodological pitfalls related to uncovering IPS processes. Instead of focusing...

Language: English

Weblogs as Instruments for Reflection on Action in Teacher Education

Iwan G. J. H. Wopereis; Peter B. Sloep; Sybilla H. Poortman

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 18, No. 3 (September 2010) pp. 245–261

This study examined the use of weblogs as a means to promote student teachers' reflective practice. The assumption was explored that weblogs are suitable tools to support and stimulate reflection on action in teacher training and consequently to...