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Peer reviewedCerpa, Narciso; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Describes two experiments conducted with Australian high school students that investigated the use of self-contained, screen-based material for learning new computer application programs as opposed to using manuals and computer screen information that requires split-attention. Discusses redundancy and the need to reduce extraneous cognitive load.…
Descriptors: Attention, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedTolhurst, Denise; Debus, Raymond L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Describes a study of Australian secondary school students that identified the conditions and individual characteristics that would best support learners' acceptance of control within hypermedia, based on evidence from the learner control literature. Investigated effects of prior domain knowledge, learning activity structure, ability, and attitudes…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries
