MSc in Educational Sciences, University of Sofia (BG)
MSc in Educational and Training System Design, University of Twente (NL)
PhD in Instructional Technology, University of Twente (NL)
University of Sofia, Faculty of Educational Sciences
University of Sofia, Faculty of Computer Science
University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences
Instructional design
Learning to solve ill-structured problems
Individual differences (cognitive styles and learning styles)
Cognitive mapping
Peopleware
The effects of adaptive learning style models, modes, and controls on complex learning.
(Contactperson is Slavi Stoyanov) Abstract and description.
The effects of external cognitive cues and individual preferences on problem solving in the domain of educational technology.
European project Distributed Internet-Based Performance Support Environment for Individualized Learning (DIPSEIL225692CP12005-1-BG-MINERVA-M) www.dipseil.net
Stoyanov, S., & Kirschner, P. (2007). Effect of problem solving support and cognitive styles on idea generation: Implications for technology-enhanced learning. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(1), 77-85.
Stoyanov, S., & Kirschner, P. (2004). Expert concept mapping method for defining the characteristics of adaptive e-learning: Alfanet project case. Educational technology research and development, 52(2),
41-56.
Stoyanov, S., & Kommers, P. (in press). Concept mapping instrumental support for problem solving. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning.
Stoyanov, S., & Kommers, P. (2006). WWW-intensive concept mapping for metacognition
in solving ill-structured problems. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, 16, 3/4, 297-316.
Stoyanov, S., & Kommers, P. (2002). A Performance Support System for HRD: A link between Research and Practice. The International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management (IJHRDM), 205-221.
Stoyanov, S. & Kommers, P. (2000). A Priori Theories for Multimedia Design, Production and Integration. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-long Learning, vol. 10 (1/2/3/4).
Stoyanov, S. & Kommers, P. (1999). Agent support for problem solving through concept mapping. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-long Learning, vol. 10 (3/4).
Stoyanov, S. (1997). Cognitive mapping as a learning method in hypermedia design. Journal of interactive learning research, 8(3), 309-323.
Wopereis, I., Kirschner, P., Paas, P., Stoyanov, S., & Hendriks, M. (2005). Failure and success factors of educational ICT projects: a group concept mapping approach. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(4),
681-684.
Aroyo, L., Stoyanov, S., & Kommers, P. (1999). An agent-oriented approach for ideational support in learning integration and impact. Journal of interactive learning research, 10(3) 389-400.
Stefanov, K., Stoyanov, S., & Nikolov, R. (1998). Design issues of distance learning course on business on the internet. Journal of computer Assisted Learning, 14, 83-90.
Van Merriënboer, J.J.G., & Stoyanov, S. (in press). Learners in a changing learning landscape: Reflections from an instructional design perspective. In J. Visser & M. Visser-Valfrey (Eds.), Learners in a changing learning landscape: Reflections from a dialogue on new roles and expectation. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Stoyanov, S., Aroyo, L., & Kommers, P. (1999). Intelligent agent instructional design tool for hypermedia design course. In S. Lajoie & M. Vivet (Eds.), Artificial intelligence in education (pp 101-107). Amsterdam: IOS.
Balkansky, P., Zahariev, Z., Stoyanov, S., & Stoyanova, N. (1999). Challenges in developing a new system of civic education in conditions of social change: Bulgaria. In J.-T.Purta, J. Schwille & J.-A. Amadeo (Eds.), Civic education across countries: twenty-four national case studies from IEA civic education project (pp.89-109). Amsterdam: IEA.
Stoyanov, S., Kirschner, P. (2006). The Paradox of knowledge structure: implications for learning to solve ill-structured problems. In Kinshuk, D. Sampson, M. Spector & P. Isaias (Eds.), Proceedings of the conference Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (pp. 129-135), IADIS (Outstanding Paper Award).
Stoyanov, S. (2000). SMILE: Intelligent learning environment accumulating personal styles of users. Proceedings of World Conference on WWW and Internet, vol. 2000, Issue 1, 974-975. AACE.
Stoyanov, S. (2000). SMILE Maker an intelligent learning environment for problem solving. Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, vol. 2000, Issue 1, 1832. AACE.
Stoyanov, S. (2000). SMILE Maker - A learning tool for problem Solving. In L. van Geffen (Ed.), Proceedings of the Sixth European Conference on Creativity and Innovation. Lattrop, The Netherlands: EACI.
Stoyanov, S. (2000). SMILE Maker - An electronic performance support system for problem solving. Proceedings of the First Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe (pp. 198 204). Kingston Business School, Kingston University.
Stoyanov, S. (2000) SMILE Maker A web-based knowledge management tool for problem solving. Proceedings of the Conference on Advances in Infrastructure for Electronic Business, Science, and Education on the Internet. Rome, Italy.
Stoyanov, S., Aroyo, L., Kommers, P. & Kurtev, I. (1999). SMILE Maker: A Web-based tool for problem solving. Proceedings of World Conference on WWW and Internet, vol. 1999, Issue 1, 1006-1011. AACE.
Kommers, P., Aroyo, L.. & Stoyanov, S. (1999). Agent-based instructional design model for cognitive mapping. Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, vol. 1999, Issue 1, 482-487. AACE.
Stoyanov, S. (2001). Mapping in the educational and training design. Thesis University of Twente. Enschede: Print Partners Ipskamp (ISBN: 90 365 169 35).
