Resent articles by the "Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia" from The Free Libraryhttp://www.thefreelibrary.comen-usFarlex, Inc.Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:17:41 GMT360http://www.thefreelibrary.comhttp://www.thefreelibrary.com/_/static/TFLbyFarlex.gif17565Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Using+digital+video+as+a+research+tool%3a+ethical+issues+for...-a0153749073
Digital video and accompanying editing software are increasingly becoming more accessible for researchers in terms of ease of use and cost. The rich, visually appealing and seductive nature of video-based data can convey a strong sense of direct experience with the phenomena studied (Pea, 1999). However, the ease of selection and editing of digital video clips means that...]]>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Contentious+issues+in+science+education%3a+building+critical+thinking...-a0153749072
Using a survey and follow-up qualitative research design, an elaborate model of technology integration has been studied in a science education classroom. Using a coding system known as cognotes, teacher-interns were first taught how to recognize electronic discussion contributions consisting specifically of critical approaches such as compare, contrast, cause and effect,...]]>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Cognitive+overhead+in+hypertext+learning+reexamined%3a+overcoming+the...-a0153749071
In hypertext learning, comparative research is mostly dedicated to differences in text-hypertext information retrieval and processing and to optimization of nonlinear information retrieval. Most of these investigations are conducted within the context of applied research. The theoretical background of information acquisition from linear and nonlinear text forms has...]]>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Improving+students'+understanding+and+perception+of+cell+theory+in...-a0153749070
A survey by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) revealed that students' academic performance and interest in secondary school biology has been generally poor. This has been attributed to the current methods of instruction and the lack of instructional resources amenable to the study and proper understanding of such complex areas as cell theory. The study reported here...]]>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+use+of+instructional+simulations+to+support+classroom+teaching%3a+a...-a0153749069
The purpose of this study was to investigate how exposure to classroom instruction affected the use of a computer simulation that was designed to provide students an opportunity to apply material presented in class. The study involved an analysis of a computer-based crisis communication case study designed for a college-level public relations course, comparing students taking...]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Are+language+learning+websites+special%3f+Towards+a+research+agenda+for...-a0149898447
With the intention of defining an initial research agenda for discipline-specific factors in the usability of e-learning websites, this article focuses on the example of foreign language learning. First, general notions and concepts of usability are analyzed, and the term "pedagogical usability" is proposed as a means of focusing on the close relationship between usability and...]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Web-based+animation+or+static+graphics%3a+is+the+extra+cost+of...-a0149898446
This quantitative study compared the instructional effects of two web-based animation strategies against static graphics by high and low prior knowledge participants. One strategy used animation to gain attention; the second to gain attention and provide elaboration. Participants were 111 college student volunteers. Two-way multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to analyze the...]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Working+with+an+imperfect+medium%3a+speech+recognition+technology+in...-a0149898445
This study focused on the read-aloud and attendant behaviors of learners working with an experimental computer-based program, which made use of speech recognition technology to provide reading practice with immediate feedback for beginning readers. The study drew on data from 13 participants, who used the software as part of their twice-weekly schedule for six to eight weeks at an adult...]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Knowledge+acquisition+by+hypervideo+design%3a+an+instructional+program...-a0149898444
This article presents an instructional program for collaborative construction of hypervideos. The instructional program integrates (a) hypervideo technology development, (b) assumptions on learning with hypervideo systems, and (c) the application of research on knowledge acquisition by writing texts or hypertexts to hypervideos. The aim of the program is to support knowledge...]]>