Multimedia learning environments: Issues of learner control and navigation

Kimberly A. Lawless, Scott W. Brown

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Abstract

Using schema theory as a framework, we view learning as an active, constructive process. It is affected not only by learners' internal knowledge structures, but by the external constraints of the learning environment as well (Kozma, 1991). This article examines how different internal learner characteristics (e.g., prior knowledge, self efficacy and interest) and different external constraints (e.g., learner control, instructional design and level of control) influence the learning process. Specifically, we address learning from a variety of multimedia environments such as video, hypertexts, kiosks and other hypermedia within a schema theoretic approach that incorporates a constructivist view.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)117-131
Number of pages15
JournalInstructional Science
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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