The Effects of Instructional Design Characteristics: An Examination of Two Communication Systems.

Krendl, Kathy A.; Fredin, Eric S.

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ERIC Number: EJ324135

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Effects of Instructional Design Characteristics: An Examination of Two Communication Systems.

Krendl, Kathy A.; Fredin, Eric S.

Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v14 n1 p75-86 1985-86

This field study examined learning effects attributable to instructional design characteristics when eighth-grade science students used a print encyclopedia or a videotex version of the encyclopedia to write term papers. Results suggest that specific effects of instructional design characteristics of a delivery system are of a limited nature. (MBR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Delivery Systems, Encyclopedias, Field Studies, Grade 8, Instructional Design, Intermode Differences, Knowledge Level, Media Research, Pretests Posttests, Research Methodology, Research Papers (Students), Secondary Education, Videotex

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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