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Effect of Presentation Mode and Students’ Prior Knowledge on Achievement (Visual/Verbal Testing) of Different Educational Objectives
Francis Dwyer; Carol Dwyer
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie Vol. 19, No. 3 (Oct 15, 1990)
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ANGEL Course Management System Removes Barriers to Course Development and Student Interaction
Carol Dwyer; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1255–1256
ANGEL, A New Global Environment for Learning, is a new and robust course management system (CMS). Developed by CyberLearning Labs in collaboration with university and business partners, ANGEL responds to needs of students, instructors, and...
Topics: Distance Education, Learning Management Systems, Students
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A Systematic Assessment of the Contributions of Animation to Knowledge Acquisition
Francis Dwyer; Carol Dwyer
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1112–1117
Animation continues to be used extensively in learning environments; however, research regarding its effectiveness in facilitating different kinds of learning objectives remains inconclusive. Systematically designed content, four individual...
Topics: Learning Objects, Learning Outcomes
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Effect of Cognitive Load and Animation on Student Achievement
Francis Dwyer; Carol Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 33, No. 4 (2006) pp. 379–388
Animation continues to be used extensively in learning environments; however, research regarding its effectiveness in facilitating different kinds of learning objectives remains inconclusive. Systematically designed content, four individual...
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Distance Education: An Evolving Instructional Technology Application
Francis Dwyer
Educational Media International Vol. 36, No. 4 (1999) pp. 248–57
Focuses on the several levels of questions that need to be considered before planning and implementing a distance education program. Discusses systems procedures to be followed in developing pilot lessons (modules) prior to "rapid prototyping."...
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The Effect of Online Gaming, Cognition and Feedback Type in Facilitating Delayed Achievement of Different Learning Objectives
Brian Cameron; Francis Dwyer
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 16, No. 3 (July 2005) pp. 243–258
Online and computer-based instructional gaming is becoming a viable instructional strategy at all levels of education. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of (a) gaming, (b) gaming plus embedded questions, and (c) gaming plus...
Topics: Distance Education, online learning, research, web-based learning, Instructional Design, on-line, design, Educational Technology, online education, Multimedia, hypermedia, web-based, Pedagogy, eLearning, interactive learning, online teaching, Simulation, Learning Styles, Teaching Methods, Research Methods
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Distance Education Complexities: Questions To Be Answered
Francis Dwyer; Ning Li
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 27, No. 1 (2000) pp. 25–28
Discussion of the development of distance education for instruction and training due to new technologies and software focuses on questions that need to be asked to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Highlights include institutional and...
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The Communicative Potential of Visual Literacy: Research and Implications
Francis M. Dwyer
Educational Media International Vol. 2 (1971) pp. 19–25
Describes a series of studies conducted to determine what types of visuals are most effective in facilitating student achievement. This program of systematic evaluation analyzed an instructional unit on the heart on the basis of instructional...
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Adapting Media Attributes for Effective Learning
Francis M. Dwyer
Educational Technology Vol. 16, No. 8 (1976) pp. 7–13
Effective use of visual illustration entails consideration of specific instructional purposes, method of presentation, student characteristics, type of objectives, and cuing techniques. (LS)
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The Fingertip Effects of Computer-Based Assessment in Education
Hong Lin; Francis Dwyer
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 50, No. 6 (November 2006) pp. 27–31
According to the Committee on the Foundations of Educational Assessment, traditional educational assessment does a reasonable job of measuring knowledge of basic facts, procedures and proficiency of an area of the curriculum. However, the...
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The Effect of Static and Animated Visualization: A Perspective of Instructional Effectiveness and Efficiency
Huifen Lin; Francis M. Dwyer
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 58, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 155–174
This study investigated the effectiveness of three different levels of enhancement strategies utilized to facilitate students' learning from static and animated visualization when taking the time-on-task into consideration. Participants were...
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The Effect of Computer-Generated Animation on Student Achievement of Different Types of Educational Objectives
John Spotts; Francis M. Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 23, No. 4 (1996) pp. 365–75
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...
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Effect of Different Types of Computer-Assisted Feedback Strategies on Achievement and Response Confidence
Kevin Clark; Francis M. Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 25, No. 1 (1998) pp. 55–63
This study examined the effects of different types of computer-assisted feedback strategies (knowledge of correct response, knowledge of response, and elaborative) and different types of information (facts, concepts, and principles) on student...
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Effect of Varied Animated Enhancement Strategies in Facilitating Achievement of Different Educational Objectives
Lin-Chih-Lung ; Francis Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 31, No. 2 (Mar 22, 2004)
The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional effectiveness of computer animated instruction, complemented by varied types of instructional strategies (advance organizers and adjunct questions and feedback) on learner achievement of...
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Effect of Varied Computer Based Presentation Sequences on Facilitating Student Achievement
Ann Noonen; Francis M. Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 21, No. 4 (1994) pp. 319–25
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...
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Effect of Varied Concept Mapping Strategies on Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives
Charles Xiaoxue Wang; Francis Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 31, No. 4 (Sep 22, 2004)
In the literature, many studies indicate that concept maps as a tool to facilitate learning are effective and robust. However, there is limited research on the appropriate use of concept mapping strategies regarding their effectiveness in...
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The Instructional Effect of Online Reading Strategies and Learning Styles on Student Academic Achievement
Pei-Hsuan Hsieh; Francis Dwyer
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 36–50
The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional effectiveness of different online reading strategies for students identified as possessing different learning styles, either internal or external locus of control styles, on tests measuring...
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Effects of Static Visuals and Computer-Generated Animations in Facilitating Immediate and Delayed Achievement in the EFL Classroom
Huifen Lin; Tsuiping Chen; Francis M. Dwyer
Foreign Language Annals Vol. 39, No. 2 (2006) pp. 203–219
The purpose of this experimental study was to compare the effects of using static visuals versus computer-generated animation to enhance learners' comprehension and retention of a content-based lesson in a computer-based learning environment for...
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Analysis of Computerized Visual Skills: Relationships to Intellectual Skills and Achievement
Edward B. Kleinman; Francis M. Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 26, No. 1 (1999) pp. 53–69
Describes a study of undergraduates that examined the effect of specific visual skills on academic achievement and on the achievement of different levels of educational objectives. Discusses color and learning objectives, considers computerized...
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Interactive Effects of Mixed-Chunk Elaboration Feedback in Facilitating Student Achievement
Barry O. Williams; Francis M. Dwyer
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 23, No. 3 (1996) pp. 245–55
A study of 105 vocational school students assigned to different treatment levels (1, 3, and 5 segment chunks) found: (1) little difference among experimental treatments, (2) better performance for students above the 11th-grade reading level, and (3) ...
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Effect of Color Coding on Visually and Verbally Oriented Tests with Students of Different Field Dependence Levels
Francis M. Dwyer; David M. Moore
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 20, No. 4 (1992) pp. 311–20
Describes a study of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University that was conducted to assess the impact of instructional color coding on visually and verbally oriented tests and on field dependence independence. Use of the GEFT (Group...
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The Effect of Varied Cognitive Strategies Used to Complement Animated Instruction in Facilitating Achievement of Higher Order Learning Objectives
Huifen Lin; Francis Dwyer; Jeff Swain
International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Vol. 18, No. 3 (2006) pp. 155–167
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of advance organizers and audio narrations used to complement animated instruction on tests measuring different educational objectives. One hundred forty-one participants were randomly...
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The Effect of Prior Knowledge and Navigation Mode on Learning from Animation: A cognitive load perspective
Huifen Lin; Yu-Hui Ching; Yu-Chang Hsu; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 540–546
An experimental study was designed and implemented to investigate the effect of prior knowledge (high versus low) and navigation mode (linear versus nonlinear) on students' learning from animation. Specifically, the research investigated if...
Topics: Navigation, Students
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Effects of Navigation Mode and Animation on Learning Achievements: A Study on a Web-based Instructional Module
Yu-Hui Ching; Yu-Chang Hsu; Huifen Lin; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 2792–2794
This study examines four levels of learning outcomes of 204 undergraduates in learning environments featured two navigation modes (i.e. linear and non-linear) and three instruction presentation modes (i.e., text, text with static graphics, and text...
Topics: Navigation, Instructional Design, Learning Outcomes
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Effects of Animation in Facilitating Student Achievement: A Meta-Analytic Assessment
Yu-hui Ching; Fengfeng Ke; Huifen Lin; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4459–4461
Animation has been regarded as a powerful method to deliver instruction because of its ability to gain attention and present motion. However, studies that investigate the effectiveness of animation have shown inconsistent results. This meta-analytic ...
Topics: Instructional Design, Assessment, Inclusive Education
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Effectiveness of Various Enhancement Strategies to Complement Animated Instruction: A Meta-Analytic Assessment
Huifen Lin; Yu-Hui Ching; Fengfeng Ke; Francis Dwyer
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 35, No. 2 (2007) pp. 215–237
Animation of various types has been used increasingly in different disciplines in computer-based learning environments to facilitate achievements of different kinds of learning objectives. However, the result of empirical animation studies has been...
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The Effect of Different Chunking Strategies in Complementing Animated Instruction
Mine Munyofu; William J. Swain; Bradley D. Ausman; Huifen Lin; Khusro Kidwai; Francis Dwyer
Learning, Media and Technology Vol. 32, No. 4 (December 2007) pp. 407–419
The purpose of this exploratory and small-scale study was to examine the instructional effects of different chunking strategies used to complement animated instruction in terms of facilitating achievement of higher order learning objectives. Eighty...
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The Effect Of Oral Description In Complementing Animated Instruction In A Web-based Learning Environment On Undergraduate Students Achievement Of Different Educational Objectives
Jeff Swain; Mine Munyofu; Khusro Kidwai; Huifen Lin; Bradley Ausman; Francis Dwyer
Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2004 (October 2005)
The purpose of this study was to test the principle of modality by using audio to deliver verbal information when that information is designed to support non-verbal information such as animations in a computer-based lesson. This was done by...
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Effect of Visual Scaffolding and Animation on Students? Performance on Measures of Higher Order Learning
Khusro Kidwai; Mine Munyofu; William J Swain; Bradley D. Ausman; Huifen Lin; Francis Dwyer
Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2004 (October 2005)
Animation is being used extensively for instructional purposes; however, it has not been found to be effective on measures of higher order learning (concepts, rules, procedures) within the knowledge acquisition and knowledge integration domains. The ...
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Using Oral Description To Complement Visual Simulation
Jeff Swain; Khusro Kidwai; Huifen Lin; Brad Ausman; Mine Munyofu; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2157–2159
This presentation discusses the outcomes of a study whose purpose was to investigate a computer-based lesson designed to test the hypothesis that learner performance could be improved by reducing participant's cognitive load. Of particular interest...
Topics: Computers
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Effects of Varied Animation Strategies in Facilitating Animated Instruction
Bradley D. Ausman; Huifen Lin; Khusro Kidwai; Mine Munyofu; William J. Swain; Francis Dwyer
Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2004 (October 2005)
The use of animation and audio as a virtual panacea for everything from advertising to educational videos and instruction has created the presumption that any materials that use them 'must be better!' Now doubt that the addition of animation can...
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The Effect of Visual Statement and Question Advance Organizers in Complementing Animated Instruction in a Web-based environment on Undergraduate Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives
Huifen Lin; Khusro Kidwai; Mine Munyofu; William Swain; Bradley Ausman; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2007–2012
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of two different types of advance organizers-visual statement and visual question in complementing animated instruction. 120 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to the control group ...
Topics: Educational Technology, Students
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Effect of Different Chunking Strategies in Complementing Animated Instruction
Mine Munyofu; William J Swain; Bradley D Ausman; Huifen Lin; Khusra Kidwai; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2054–2056
The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional effectiveness of different chunking strategies used to complement animated instruction in facilitating higher level learning tasks. 120 undergraduates were randomly assigned to two treatment ...
Topics: Programming
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The Effects of Web-Based Instruction Navigation Modes on Undergraduates' Learning Outcomes
Yu-Chang Hsu; Huifen Lin; Yu-Hui Ching; Francis M. Dwyer
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 1 (2009) pp. 271–284
The purpose of this study was to examine whether matching navigation mode of a learning environment with learners' preferred navigation mode would facilitate their learning in a web environment. Sixty-eight undergraduate students were randomly...
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Effect of Visual Scaffolding in Facilitating Higher Order Performance Outcomes
Khusro Kidwai; Mine Monyofu; William Swain; Brad Ausman; Huifen Lin; Francis Dwyer
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 1301–1306
Animation is being used extensively for instructional purposes; however, it has not been found to be effective for higher order learning within the knowledge acquisition domain. The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional...