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Effects Of Illustrations On Retention And Visual Attention Using Authentic Textbooks, Loris P. Fagioli
Effects Of Illustrations On Retention And Visual Attention Using Authentic Textbooks, Loris P. Fagioli
Master's Theses
Problem
The purpose of this exploratory study was to validate a model of multimedia learning, incorporating learner-specific characteristics such as intelligence, memory, and measures of visual attention.
Method
The sample consisted of 62 Andrews University students (26 males, 36 females, and mean age 21.7). Data were gathered by means of standardized testing (RPM, WAIS- III) and eye-tracking. MLR was used to determine significant visual attention predictors for retention and SEM was used to test a hypothesized model of multimedia learning.
Results
Multiple Linear Regression was significant (p.05; GFI = .923; CFI = .986; RMSEA = .043; PGFI = .451) proving …