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Morrison, Gary R. – Educational Communication and Technology, 1986
Describes study that investigated the communicability of the emotional connotation of various typefaces. Typographers, student instructional technologists, and naive readers (high school and college students) rated 30 typefaces using a semantic differential scale. Seven hypotheses tested are discussed and results are analyzed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Educational Technology, Emotional Response, Higher Education
Herndon, James N. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1987
Discussion of instructional materials design focuses on using learner interests to increase relevance and motivation. A study is described that investigated the motivational effects of incorporating high school seniors' interests into instruction on syllogisms, using both high and low achievers. Results are analyzed, interests discussed, and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Analysis of Variance, High School Seniors, Instructional Design