Up to now, only a few studies in multimedia learning have focused on gender effects. While research has mostly focused on learning success, the effect of gender on instructional efficiency (IE) has not yet been considered. Consequently, we used a quasi-experimental design to examine possible gender differences in the learning success, mental…

This study investigates the association between home computer experience and cognitive development among preschool children in inner-city Head Start programs. Approximately 200 children enrolled in four Head Start centers in Detroit, Michigan were recruited to participate in this study. Data was collected from parents regarding the children's…

Describes a study of preschool children in New Zealand that examined the relation between computer use and the development of metacognitive abilities. Highlights include the use of the British Picture Vocabulary Scale (BPVS), parental questionnaire results regarding home computers, metacognitive tasks, and correlations. (Author/LRW)