The Educational Effectiveness of Graphic Displays for Computer Assisted Instruction

Abstract

This report reviews the literature on instructional graphics and implications of the findings in terms of graphic displays for computer-assisted instruction. It was concluded that (a) assumptions about the inherent value of graphics for instructional purposes are unsubstantiated by empirical evidence, and (b) the conditions under which the use of graphics may increase instructional effectiveness remain to be determined. Comparisons between alphanumeric and graphic displays, and between different graphic representations, suggest that future research should systematically explore the use of graphics as a function of task requirements, subject-matter content, and learner characteristics. The research also suggest that (a) the interpretation of research outcomes is contingent upon the dependent measures obtained, and (b) particular attention should be given to measures of delayed retention. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA062585

Entities

People

  • L. H. Nawrocki
  • M. V. Moore

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instructional Materials
  • Instructors
  • Military Research
  • Military Training
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.