The impact of multimedia effect on science learning: Evidence from eye movements

• Published in: Computers and education Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 1297 - 1307
• Main Authors: She, Hsiao-Ching, Chen, Yi-Zen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Animation; Applications in subject areas; Attention; Biology; Cognitive Processes; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Simulation; Dependent Variables; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Eye Movements; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Interaction; Learning Modalities; Media in education; Middle School Students; Multimedia Instruction; Multimedia Materials; Narration; Predictor Variables; Science Instruction; Secondary education; Applications in subject areas; Secondary education; Media in education

This study examined how middle school students constructed their understanding of the mitosis and meiosis processes at a molecular level through multimedia learning materials presented in different interaction and sensory modality modes. A two (interaction modes: animation/simulation) by two (sensor...