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Hostetler, Kirsten; Luo, Tian – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2021
This study examined how instructional librarians can incorporate principles from cognitive load theory to engage students in research and improve learning outcomes for a common library instructional delivery model. The study employed a between-subjects, quasi-experimental design to compare how instructional sessions would impact information…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Information Literacy, Library Instruction
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Lin, Hota Chia-Sheng; Yu, Shih-Jou; Sun, Jerry Chih-Yuan; Jong, Morris Siu Yung – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
This study aimed to investigate differences in students' situational interest (exploration intention, instant enjoyment, novelty, attention demand, challenge, and total interest) and cognitive load (intrinsic, extraneous, and germane) of VR-guide and map-guide groups in a university library. The VR-guide group used wearable spherical video-based…
Descriptors: College Students, Library Instruction, Student Interests, Cognitive Processes
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Pickens, Kathleen E. – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2017
If the goal of library instructional guidance is to provide students with the knowledge needed to acquire new skills in order to accomplish their learning objectives, then it is prudent to consider factors that impact learning. Cognitive load theory addresses several of these factors and is applicable to a wide-range of instructional devices used…
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Guidance
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Wang, Rui – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2016
The purpose of this study is to explore a conceptual approach to assessment for one-shot library instruction. This study develops a new assessment instrument based on Carol Kuhlthau's information search process (ISP) model. The new instrument focuses on measuring and identifying changes in student readiness to do research along three…
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Learning Readiness, Student Research, Cognitive Processes
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Simonson, Michael, Ed.; Seepersaud, Deborah, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2020
For the forty-third time, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented online during the annual AECT Convention. Volume 1 contains 37 papers dealing primarily with research and development topics. Papers dealing with the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Professional Development, Feminism