When does higher degree of interaction lead to higher learning in visualizations? Exploring the role of ‘Interactivity Enriching Features’

• Published in: Computers and education Vol. 82; pp. 292 - 305
• Main Authors: Patwardhan, Mrinal, Murthy, Sahana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2015
• Subjects: Affordance; Computer simulation; Dependent variables; Education; Electrical engineering; Engineering education; Enrichment; Interactive; Interactive learning environments; Learning; Mathematical models; Multimedia learning; Simulations; Visualization; Simulations; Interactive learning environments; Affordance; Engineering education; Multimedia learning

Interactive visualizations are being used extensively for effective teaching and learning. Higher degree of interaction in visualizations improves comprehension and leads to deeper learning. However, some research studies have reported ambiguous, inconclusive results in terms of learning benefits of...