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Noonen, Ann; Dwyer, Francis M. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1994
Examines the effectiveness of visual illustrations in computer-based education, the effect of order of visual presentation, and whether screen design affects students' use of graphics and text. Results indicate that order of presentation and choice of review did not influence student achievement; however, when given a choice, students selected the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Instructional Effectiveness

Milheim, William D. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1994
Instructional designers and researchers are attempting to identify the factors that determine which type of graphic visuals to employ in a specific situation as well as how best to utilize available resources. The use of three-dimensional graphics in a variety of media formats is addressed, including a discussion of specific instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Design Requirements, Educational Media

Chao, Teng-Mei; Cennamo, Katherine S.; Bruanlich, Elizabeth A. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1996
Study (35 international students) of the effects of graphics within a computer-assisted instructional program about the rules of American football. Subjects receiving lessons with supplemental graphics received higher post-test scores, completed the test in less time, and reported higher motivation with computer-assisted instruction than those…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Spotts, John; Dwyer, Francis M. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1996
Examines the instructional effects of computer graphics and rehearsal strategies on student achievement of different educational objectives. Participants were 63 college students. Results indicated that students who received textbook material complemented by specific computer graphics technologies achieved significantly higher scores than did…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Animation, College Students, Comparative Analysis

Lai, Shu-Ling – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1998
Describes a study that investigated the effects of visual display within a college computer-based learning program that taught computer programming language through analogies. Three types of visual displays (text, static graphics, and animation) are compared, and assessment measures that included posttests and attitude questionnaires are…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Chanlin, 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