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Cerpa, 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