This systematic literature review examined the research on prior knowledge and its
activation to ascertain how these terms are defined, what specific techniques have been …

This article reviews contemporary research on multimedia learning that uses cognitive load
theory as the major theoretical framework. In particular, we address the extent to which …

It is often hypothesized that prior knowledge strongly predicts learning performance. It can
affect learning positively mediated through some processes and negatively mediated …

What readers comprehend and learn from their reading depends in part on the knowledge
that they bring to the text. In this chapter, the authors describe theoretical accounts of the role …

Learning and assessment are increasingly mediated by digital technologies. Thus, learners'
experiences with these digital technologies are growing in importance, as they might affect …

This study investigates the roles, applications, and trends of concept map-supported
education (CMSE) by reviewing the studies published from 1992 to 2020. Several …

Abstract Concept maps are assumed to enhance learning as their inherent structure makes
relations between information more salient. Nevertheless, research on how to design …

Self‐derivation through integration is the process of integrating novel facts and producing
new knowledge never directly taught. Knowledge integration has been studied with the …

Test results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveal that
Shanghai students performed less well in solving interactive problems (those that require …

Learning with hypertexts require learners to navigate in a non-linear environment and build
a coherent representation of the informational content. The expansion of digital technologies …