An Investigation of Children's Use of a Multimedia CD-ROM Product for Information Retrieval.

Perzylo, Lisa; Oliver, Ron

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ERIC Number: EJ461555

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Publication Date: 1992

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An Investigation of Children's Use of a Multimedia CD-ROM Product for Information Retrieval.

Perzylo, Lisa; Oliver, Ron

Microcomputers for Information Management, v9 n4 p225-39 1992

Examines the efficacy and utility of the National Geographic Society's Mammals Multimedia Encyclopedia, an interactive multimedia CD-ROM, used by 12-year-old elementary students as the principal source for a summary paper. Existing research, project methodology, student information seeking and recording strategies, form of information accessed, and outcomes are covered. (14 references) (KRN)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Grade 6, Hypermedia, Information Utilization, Mammals, Optical Data Disks, Search Strategies, Use Studies, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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