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Instructional Media Design

Tonia A. Dousay

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Implementing Augmented Reality In The Classroom, Douglas R. Miller, Tonia A. Dousay Dec 2014

Implementing Augmented Reality In The Classroom, Douglas R. Miller, Tonia A. Dousay

Tonia A. Dousay

Augmented reality (AR) is a tool that holds much promise in terms of its application for educational purposes. However, despite the fact that the hardware needed to access AR is becoming ubiquitous in classroom environments, AR’s use in educational settings is diffusing at a slow pace. Several challenges are present for educators interested in adopting AR in their instructional environments but they are not insurmountable. Increasing hardware availability as well as software advances are affording more instructors access to the tools needed to design, develop, and implement AR in and around their classroom. This paper first identifies a conceptual definition …

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Poster Presentation "An Examination Of Gender And Situational Interest In Multimedia Learning Environments", Natasha Trujillo, Tonia Dousay Feb 2014

Poster Presentation "An Examination Of Gender And Situational Interest In Multimedia Learning Environments", Natasha Trujillo, Tonia Dousay

Tonia A. Dousay

Situational Interest (SI) manifests as a direct result of an individual’s surroundings or environment and is comprised of triggered-SI, the initial arousing, and maintained-SI, long-term influence that translates into personal significance. With respect to multimedia learning environments, elements or principles of multimedia design have proven to increase both triggered-SI and maintained-SI. However, the question remains whether or not gender of an individual in such an environment has an impact on SI. This presentation examines the role of gender in learner preferences and proposes future research questions on the topic.

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