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Targeting Motivation--Adapting Flow Theory to Instructional Design.
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Chan, Tom S.; Ahern, Terence C. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Investigates the effect of activity content, its presentation, and the interactions between the two on flow experience (intrinsic motivation) in instructional activity. Results suggest that activity content has major influences on motivation; hypermedia presentations can add to motivation if used appropriately, or they can be distracting if too…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Courseware, Hypermedia, Instructional Design
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