Applying design methodology to software development
Proceedings of the 1st conference on Designing interactive systems: processes, practices, methods, & techniques
Learning theory in practice: case studies of learner-centered design
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Design-oriented human-computer interaction
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The candle scheme for creating an on-line computer science program: experiences and vision
Informatics in education
Systems Analysis and Design
Proceedings of the 9th annual SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
Formative Development Model in Action " Case of a Digital Learning Tool
ICALT '04 Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies
Technology in finnish special education: toward inclusion and harmonized school days
Informatics in education
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Traditional design methods for digital learning environments are based on rigid approaches, which need substantial resource investments, and do not take into account the needs of sparse learning communities. FODEM (FOrmative DEvelopment Method) is an action-research-oriented method consisting of three components: (1) needs analysis, (2) implementation, and (3) formative evaluation. First, in needs analysis both theory and practice is used to define specifications. Secondly, in implementation fast prototyping in authentic learning settings is emphasized. Thirdly, formative evaluation is used to evaluate the use of the environment. The feasibility of the method was illustrated by applying it to two digital learning environments; LEAP (LEArning Process companion) and ViSCoS (Virtual Studies of Computer Science) in sparsely populated region of Finland.