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Assessing Hypermedia Navigation through Pathfinder: Prospects and Limitations.
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Barab, Sasha A.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Pathfinder is a graphic theoretic technique used to analyze proximity data. This study evaluates its validity: (1) for representing and comparing individuals' navigation through a computer-based hypermedia environment; and (2) for generating an empirically-derived path that represents a set of individual navigational paths during computer-assisted…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods
Computer Icons: A Picture Says a Thousand Words. Or Does It?
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Zammit, Katina – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Explains the development of a classification system for different types of icons to determine which icons proved difficult for elementary school students to read. Considers pictorial, textual, and combination icons from two CD-ROM programs, and concludes that assumptions about pictorial navigation icons and benefits of pop-up labels are probably…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Using Hypertext for Studying and Information Search.
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Beishuizen, Jos; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
This discussion of hypertext focuses on a study of undergraduates that explored the conditions for making hypertext a better environment than a traditional linear text for studying and for an information search. Highlights include the influence of students' learning styles; and the availability of navigation tools. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Higher Education
Navigational Aids and Learner Control in Hypermedia Instructional Programs.
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Burke, Patricia A.; Etnier, Jennifer L.; Sullivan, Howard J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Describes a study of fifth graders that examined the effects of learner control and navigational aids on performance in a hypermedia instructional program. Results indicated that students who moved freely within the program and had access to navigational aids, interacted more with the program and achieved higher performance on posttests.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Grade 5
The Use of Hypertext for Learning.
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Hesse, Friedrich W.; Unz, Dagmar C. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Outlines important issues to consider when analyzing navigation in hypertext. Identifies internal and external factors of learning and information seeking with hypertext, and presents a summary of related research. Addresses different criteria for analyzing navigation patterns and focuses on the shortcomings of present studies. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Hypermedia, Information Retrieval
Influence of Passive versus Active Information Access to Hypertextual Information Resources on Cognitive and Emotional Parameters.
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Zumbach, Jorg; Reimann, Peter; Koch, Sabine – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
Describes a study of university students that examined the influences of navigation in hypertext learning environments and discusses advantages and disadvantages of hypertext as instructional media. Discusses active (self-directed) versus passive (pre-sequenced) access; knowledge acquisition; emotional outcomes; and knowledge utilization with a…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping