A Comparison of Different Formats for Presenting Example Problems in Basic Engineering Web-based Learning Modules
Abstract
The purpose of this experiment was to compare three different formats for presenting example problems within Basic Engineering Web-Based learning modules. After seeing a lecture over the shear flow concept on-line, students in a Basic Engineering Class viewed example problems covering this topic in either a video, static text/graphic, or animation format. Students then completed a number of outcome measures. High ability students scored higher on a quiz covering the materials and rated the materials as less motivating than their low ability peers. However, there were no significant objective or subjective outcome differences as a function of presentation format, nor did ability and experimental condition interact. A number of possible explanations for these findings are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Hall, R. H., Philpot, T. A., Flori, R. E., Yellamraju, V., & Subramanian, P. (2003). A Comparison of Different Formats for Presenting Example Problems in Basic Engineering Web-based Learning Modules. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2003 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Meeting Name
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2003
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
Engineering; Students
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003