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The concepts of psychological bestirring and psychological distance in web-based learning situation are proposed. Their significance and effects are examined. An online learning performance model is constructed which employs psychological bestirring as a new factor independent of the factor of information stimulation. Logistic equation and curve is suggested as its fundamental mathematic model. The model was then used to explain the restriction of psychological distance on the usually overestimated advantages of distance education, especially the massive scale and the asynchronous learning opportunity. It is also argued for that the web-based learning framework provides the highest potential to enhance psychological bestirring among different forms of non-face-to-face learning, because of its close integration with BBS, chat room, email, instant messaging, blog and other growing internet-based interactions. Some suggestions drawn out of practice are also presented to make better use of psychological bestirring in web-based learning situation.
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Wang, Z. (2008). Another Dimension of Web-Based Learning: Psychological Bestirring. In: Li, F., Zhao, J., Shih, T.K., Lau, R., Li, Q., McLeod, D. (eds) Advances in Web Based Learning - ICWL 2008. ICWL 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5145. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85033-5_38
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