A Comparison of Different Formats for Presenting Example Problems in Basic Engineering Web-Based Learning Modules

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Hall, R., Philpot, T., Flori, R., Yellamraju, V. & Subramanian, P. (2003). A Comparison of Different Formats for Presenting Example Problems in Basic Engineering Web-Based Learning Modules. In D. Lassner & C. McNaught (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2003 (pp. 1011-1014). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2003
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
2003
ISBN 1-880094-48-7
  David Lassner & Carmel McNaught
AACE

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Richard Hall, Timothy Philpot, Ralph Flori, Vikas Yellamraju, Pradeepkumar Subramanian, University of Missouri - Rolla, USA

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.

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• Engineering

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