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Beitzel, Brian D.; Derry, Sharon J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
Video usage in educational contexts is on the rise. We examined 3 alternative theories about cognitive mechanisms of learning and their implications for instructional design when video is employed to enhance text-based learning. Hypothesis-testing procedures followed a falsificationist approach, grounded in philosophy of science literature.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Instructional Design, Reading Materials, Internet
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Gao, Fei; Putnam, Ralph T. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
Drawing on research literature on online discussion and on reading and learning from the text, we argue that research on learning from text has much to offer but has been largely absent in informing the design and study of online learning environments. We propose several key issues to be considered in research and development of online discussion,…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Computer Mediated Communication, Reading Processes, Learning Processes