Cognitive load theory
Cognitive load theory (CLT) is one of the most important theories in educational psychology,
a highly effective guide for the design of multimedia and other learning materials. This edited …
a highly effective guide for the design of multimedia and other learning materials. This edited …
Design factors for educationally effective animations and simulations
This paper reviews research on learning from dynamic visual representations and offers
principles for the design of animations and simulations that assure their educational …
principles for the design of animations and simulations that assure their educational …
Nine ways to reduce cognitive load in multimedia learning
RE Mayer, R Moreno - Educational psychologist, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
First, we propose a theory of multimedia learning based on the assumptions that humans
possess separate systems for processing pictorial and verbal material (dual-channel …
possess separate systems for processing pictorial and verbal material (dual-channel …
Animation: can it facilitate?
B Tversky, JB Morrison, M Betrancourt - International journal of human …, 2002 - Elsevier
Graphics have been used since ancient times to portray things that are inherently
spatiovisual, like maps and building plans. More recently, graphics have been used to …
spatiovisual, like maps and building plans. More recently, graphics have been used to …
Instructional animation versus static pictures: A meta-analysis
TN Höffler, D Leutner - Learning and instruction, 2007 - Elsevier
A meta-analysis of 26 primary studies, yielding 76 pair-wise comparisons of dynamic and
static visualizations, reveals a medium-sized overall advantage of instructional animations …
static visualizations, reveals a medium-sized overall advantage of instructional animations …
Aids to computer-based multimedia learning
RE Mayer, R Moreno - Learning and instruction, 2002 - Elsevier
Computer-based multimedia learning environments—consisting of pictures (such as
animation) and words (such as narration)—offer a potentially powerful venue for improving …
animation) and words (such as narration)—offer a potentially powerful venue for improving …
Successful implementation of user-centered game based learning in higher education: An example from civil engineering
M Ebner, A Holzinger - Computers & education, 2007 - Elsevier
GOAL: The use of an online game for learning in higher education aims to make complex
theoretical knowledge more approachable. Permanent repetition will lead to a more in-depth …
theoretical knowledge more approachable. Permanent repetition will lead to a more in-depth …
Does animation enhance learning? A meta-analysis
S Berney, M Bétrancourt - Computers & Education, 2016 - Elsevier
This meta-analysis investigated whether animation is beneficial overall for learning
compared to static graphics, while also identifying moderator factors affecting the global …
compared to static graphics, while also identifying moderator factors affecting the global …
Animation and learning: Selective processing of information in dynamic graphics
RK Lowe - Learning and instruction, 2003 - Elsevier
Animation can provide learners with explicit dynamic information that is either implicit or
unavailable in static graphics. However, the inclusion of temporal change in a visual display …
unavailable in static graphics. However, the inclusion of temporal change in a visual display …
The cognitive benefits of interactive videos: Learning to tie nautical knots
S Schwan, R Riempp - Learning and instruction, 2004 - Elsevier
In contrast to their traditional, non-interactive counterparts, interactive dynamic visualisations
allow users to adapt their form and content to their individual cognitive skills and needs …
allow users to adapt their form and content to their individual cognitive skills and needs …