Using Learning Theory in a Hypermedia-Based Petri Net Modeling Tutorial

Abstract

The primary aim of this paper is to examine the dominant schools of thought in relation to educational theories and learning styles and in what manner various hypermedia technologies can be integrated into educational theories to enhance the design and delivery of educational content. The specific focus of this paper is to create teaching material for Petri net modeling fundamentals. Guided by the principles of Bloom’s revised taxonomy, a tutorial on Petri net Modeling Fundamentals is developed and implemented. The material in the tutorial is designed specifically to accommodate the lower-order thinking levels of Bloom’s revised taxonomy and the various learning styles proposed in the Felder-Silverman learning style model.