A Reflection on Some Critical Aspects of Online Reading Comprehension

This paper reflects on some important aspects related to online reading comprehension. In particular, it explains the Interactive REading Comprehension (IREC) model that explores the different dimensions and interactions involved in an online reading comprehension process. The components of the model and their impact on the two principal processes characterizing any reading activity on the web, surfing and comprehension, are described. The final section of the paper focuses on some critical design issues related to the development of a web based tool to support online reading comprehension in relation to the model.