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Wu, Changcheng; Jing, Bin; Gong, Xue; Ma, Xunzhou – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Zoomorphism, an obverse of conventional anthropomorphism, has been shown in many cases to be a powerful tool with respect to the metaphorical use of animals. Objectives: This study introduced zoomorphism into the instructional video design of pedagogical agents (PAs). Method: We first developed three image sets, each of which…
Descriptors: Instructional Films, Imagery, Animals, Instructional Design
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Almasseri, Mohammed; AlHojailan, Mohammed I. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2019
The study aims to identify the effect of a flipped classroom approach designed according to the cognitive theory of multimedia learning on the academic achievements of eighth-grade students (aged 14 years) in Saudi Arabia in computer science. To this end, a quasi-experimental design was used, with a sample of 67 students; 33 students were assigned…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Blended Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Academic Achievement
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Torrington, Jodie; Bower, Matt – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
Despite the proliferation of multimedia devices in elementary classrooms, there is limited research examining teacher-created video instruction, particularly regarding its effect on academic growth and engagement. This study investigated the effect of teacher-created computer-based video instruction (CBVI) using iPads on students' academic,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Developed Materials, Film Production, Video Technology
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Abrami, Philip C.; Lysenko, Larysa; Borokhovski, Eugene – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2020
ABRACADABRA (ABRA) is an evidence-based suite of interactive multimedia that engages learners in the development of core reading skills. This meta-analysis presents an update of the research evidence about the effectiveness of ABRA for elementary students. It reports 91 effect sizes in six reading-related outcomes for a sample of 7,388 students.…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Evidence Based Practice, Multimedia Instruction, Reading Instruction
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Witteman, M. J.; Segers, E. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2010
The modality learning effect proposes that learning is enhanced when information is presented in both the visual and the auditory domains (e.g. pictures and spoken information) compared with presenting information solely in the visual channel (e.g. pictures and written text). Most of the evidence for this effect comes from adults in a laboratory…
Descriptors: Intervention, Individual Differences, Elementary School Students, Adults
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Zheng, R. Z.; Yang, W.; Garcia, D.; McCadden, E. P. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2008
The present study investigates the effects of multimedia and schema induced analogical reasoning on science learning. It involves 89 fourth grade elementary students in the north-east of the United States. Participants are randomly assigned into four conditions: (a) multimedia with analogy; (b) multimedia without analogy; (c) analogy without…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Logical Thinking, Grade 4, Teaching Methods