Cognitive Psychology and Design Paradigms in the Development of Multimedia Courseware

Abstract

Multimedia courseware has the promise of becoming a staple of instructional technology, but it must be built around sound design theories in order to be effective. The design of multimedia courseware should be based on instructional design theory, human factors, and cognitive learning theories. If these elements are not included in a deliberate manner, the multimedia courseware will not be an effective instructional tool. This thesis explores relevant cognitive learning theories and design paradigms for multimedia courseware. It includes examples from a prototype system designed to train naval officers who must witness a pre-firing inspection of the 76mm/62 caliber gun mount.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274822

Entities

People

  • Dorothy L. Filbert
  • Jameel B. Weatherspoon

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Cognition
  • Computers
  • Educational Technology
  • Firing Circuits
  • Gun Mounts
  • Guns
  • Information Processing
  • Learning
  • Media
  • Mental Processes
  • Military Education
  • Military Training
  • Operating Systems
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Teaching Methods

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Robotics and Automation.