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Is Too Much Help an Obstacle? Effects of Interactivity and Cognitive Style on Learning with Dynamic versus Non-Dynamic Visualizations with Narrative Explanations
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Koc-Januchta, Marta M.; Höffler, Tim N.; Prechtl, Helmut; Leutner, Detlev – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2020
The aim of this study was to investigate the role of visual/verbal cognitive style and interactivity level in dynamic and non-dynamic multimedia learning environments. A group of 235 biology students learned about photosynthesis either from a computer-based animation or a series of static pictures with spoken explanatory text. Participants were…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Interaction, Visualization, Multimedia Instruction
Animated Pedagogical Agents Effects on Enhancing Student Motivation and Learning in a Science Inquiry Learning Environment
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van der Meij, Hans; van der Meij, Jan; Harmsen, Ruth – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2015
This study focuses on the design and testing of a motivational animated pedagogical agent (APA) in an inquiry learning environment on kinematics. The aim of including the APA was to enhance students' perceptions of task relevance and self-efficacy. Given the under-representation of girls in science classrooms, special attention was given to…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Inquiry, Animation