Developing and Evaluating an Interactive Multimedia Instructional Tool: Learning Outcomes and User Experiences of Optometry Students

Wang, Ling

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Developing and Evaluating an Interactive Multimedia Instructional Tool: Learning Outcomes and User Experiences of Optometry Students

Wang, L. (2008). Developing and Evaluating an Interactive Multimedia Instructional Tool: Learning Outcomes and User Experiences of Optometry Students. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 17(1), 43-57. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia
ISSN 1055-8896
Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2008
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA

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Ling Wang, Nova Southeastern University, United States

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This study developed an interactive multimedia-based software program for Optics instruction, which was expected to overcome the imperfection of traditional optical labs. The researcher evaluated the effectiveness of the program through an experimental study that compared the learning outcomes of the students who used and did not use the software. The results showed that the program is as effective as the traditional Optics labs. The researcher also investigated the users' perceptions of the experiences with the program. The advantages and challenges were both discussed. More importantly, the study provided valuable recommendations for educators if they see the potential of adopting this program in their instruction.

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Cabrero, F. J., Rodriguez-Conde, M. J., Juanes, J. A., & Cabrero, A. (2005). Teaching of the physical and technical bases of imaging diagnosis using a multimedia application (Macromedia Director): The opinion of the students. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(1), 107-109.
Dimitrov, D. M., McGee, S., & Howard, B. C. (2002). Changes in students’ science ability produced by multimedia learning environments: Application of the linear logistic model for change. School Science and Mathematics, 102(1), 15-24.
Feeg, V. D., Bashatah, A., & Langley, C. (2005). Development and testing of a CD-ROM based tutorial for nursing students: Getting ready for HIPAA. Journal of Nursing Education, 44(8), 381-386.
Gatlin-Watts, R., Arn, J., & Kordsmeier, W. (1999). Multimedia as an instructional tool: Perceptions of college department chairs. Education, 120(1), 190-196.
Harris, C. M. (2002). Is multimedia-based instruction Hawthorne revisited? Is difference the difference? Education, 122(4), 839-843.
Kealy, W. A. (2003). Review of physical chemistry: A tale of two contexts. International Journal of Instructional Media, 30, 329-334.
Lee, A. Y., Gillan, D. J., & Harrison, C. L. (1996). Assessing the effectiveness of a multimedia-based lab for upper division psychology students. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, 28, 295–299.
Liao, Y. C. (1999). Effects of hypermedia on students’ achievement: A metaanalysis. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 8(3), 255277.
Mayer, R. E. (1997). Multimedia learning: Are we asking the right questions? Educational Psychologist, 32, 1–19.
McKethan, R., & Everhart, B. (2001). The effects of multimedia software instruction and lecture-based instruction on learning and teaching cues of manipulative skills on preservice physical education teachers. Physical Educators, 58(1), 2-13.
Moreno, R., & Valdez, A. (2005). Cognitive load and learning effects of having students organize pictures and words in multimedia environments: The role
Neuhoff, J. (2000). Classroom demonstrations in perception and cognition using presentation software. Teaching of Psychology, 27(2), 142-144.
Persin, R. (2002). Web-assisted instruction in physics: An enhancement to block scheduling. American Secondary Education, 30(3), 61-69.
Smith, P. C. (1997). Psychology in the design of multimedia presentations in the classroom: An interview with Richard S. Velayo. Teaching of Psychology, 24(2), 136-138.
Smith, S. M., & Woody, P. C. (2000). Interactive effect of multimedia instruction and learning styles. Teaching of Psychology, 27(3), 220-223.
Sneddon, J., Settle, C., & Triggs, G. (2001). The effects of multimedia delivery and continual assessment on student academic performance on a level 1 undergraduate plant science module. Journal of Biological Education 36(1), 6-10.
Stoloff, M. (1995). Teaching physiological psychology in a multimedia classroom. Teaching of Psychology, 22(2), 138-141.
Tao, P. K. (2004). Developing understanding of image formation by lenses through collaborative learning mediated by multimedia computer-assisted learning programs. International Journal of Science Education, 26(10), 1171-1197.
Trindade, J., Fiolhais, C., & Almeida, L. (2002). Science learning in virtual environments: A descriptive study. British Journal of Educational Technology, 33(4), 471-488.
Welsh, J. A. (1993). The effectiveness of computerized instruction at the college level: Five suggestions for successful implementation. Behavior, Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers, 25, 220-222.

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[1] Cabrero, F. J., Rodriguez-Conde, M. J., Juanes, J. A., & Cabrero, A. (2005). Teaching of the physical and technical bases of imaging diagnosis using a multimedia application (Macromedia Director): The opinion of the students. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(1), 107-109.

[2] Dimitrov, D. M., McGee, S., & Howard, B. C. (2002). Changes in students’ science ability produced by multimedia learning environments: Application of the linear logistic model for change. School Science and Mathematics, 102(1), 15-24.

[3] Feeg, V. D., Bashatah, A., & Langley, C. (2005). Development and testing of a CD-ROM based tutorial for nursing students: Getting ready for HIPAA. Journal of Nursing Education, 44(8), 381-386.

[4] Gatlin-Watts, R., Arn, J., & Kordsmeier, W. (1999). Multimedia as an instructional tool: Perceptions of college department chairs. Education, 120(1), 190-196.

[5] Harris, C. M. (2002). Is multimedia-based instruction Hawthorne revisited? Is difference the difference? Education, 122(4), 839-843.

[6] Kealy, W. A. (2003). Review of physical chemistry: A tale of two contexts. International Journal of Instructional Media, 30, 329-334.

[7] Lee, A. Y., Gillan, D. J., & Harrison, C. L. (1996). Assessing the effectiveness of a multimedia-based lab for upper division psychology students. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, 28, 295–299.

[8] Liao, Y. C. (1999). Effects of hypermedia on students’ achievement: A metaanalysis. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 8(3), 255277.

[9] Mayer, R. E. (1997). Multimedia learning: Are we asking the right questions? Educational Psychologist, 32, 1–19.

[10] McKethan, R., & Everhart, B. (2001). The effects of multimedia software instruction and lecture-based instruction on learning and teaching cues of manipulative skills on preservice physical education teachers. Physical Educators, 58(1), 2-13.

[11] Moreno, R., & Valdez, A. (2005). Cognitive load and learning effects of having students organize pictures and words in multimedia environments: The role

[12] Neuhoff, J. (2000). Classroom demonstrations in perception and cognition using presentation software. Teaching of Psychology, 27(2), 142-144.

[13] Persin, R. (2002). Web-assisted instruction in physics: An enhancement to block scheduling. American Secondary Education, 30(3), 61-69.

[14] Smith, P. C. (1997). Psychology in the design of multimedia presentations in the classroom: An interview with Richard S. Velayo. Teaching of Psychology, 24(2), 136-138.

[15] Smith, S. M., & Woody, P. C. (2000). Interactive effect of multimedia instruction and learning styles. Teaching of Psychology, 27(3), 220-223.

[16] Sneddon, J., Settle, C., & Triggs, G. (2001). The effects of multimedia delivery and continual assessment on student academic performance on a level 1 undergraduate plant science module. Journal of Biological Education 36(1), 6-10.

[17] Stoloff, M. (1995). Teaching physiological psychology in a multimedia classroom. Teaching of Psychology, 22(2), 138-141.

[18] Tao, P. K. (2004). Developing understanding of image formation by lenses through collaborative learning mediated by multimedia computer-assisted learning programs. International Journal of Science Education, 26(10), 1171-1197.

[19] Trindade, J., Fiolhais, C., & Almeida, L. (2002). Science learning in virtual environments: A descriptive study. British Journal of Educational Technology, 33(4), 471-488.

[20] Welsh, J. A. (1993). The effectiveness of computerized instruction at the college level: Five suggestions for successful implementation. Behavior, Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers, 25, 220-222.

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