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Peer reviewedHays, Timothy A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
To determine if different levels of graphic presentation affected understanding, 131 middle school science students with high and low spatial ability were shown programs teaching concepts of molecular diffusion with no graphics, static graphics, or animated graphics. Students with low spatial ability benefited from animated presentations. Spatial…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Teaching
Download full textChen, Lin Ching – 1997
This study investigates whether color and background information in motion visuals have different effects on memory and comprehension of students in various grade levels. A three-by-three factorial pretest-posttest design was used, comparing levels of visual complexity and grade levels. The instructional content was a 12-minute computer animation…
Descriptors: Color, Comprehension, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedChanlin, Lih-Juan – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1997
This study examined: (1) the effectiveness of integrating verbal elaboration (metaphors) and different visual presentation strategies (still and animated graphics) in learning biotechnology concepts; (2) whether the use of verbal elaboration with different visual presentation strategies facilitates cognitive processes; and (3) how students employ…
Descriptors: Animation, Biotechnology, Cognitive Processes, College Students
