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Adaptive Diagrams: Handing Control over to the Learner to Manage Split-Attention Online
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Agostinho, Shirley; Tindall-Ford, Sharon; Roodenrys, Kylie – Computers & Education, 2013
Based on cognitive load theory, it is well known that when studying a diagram that includes explanatory text, optimal learning occurs when the text is physically positioned close to the diagram as it eliminates the need for learners to split their attention between the two sources of information. What is not known is the effect on learning when…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies, Learning Processes, Protocol Analysis