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Title: | Hypermedia learning and prior knowledge: Domain expertise vs. system expertise |
Authors: | Mitchell, TJF Chen, SY Macredie, RD |
Keywords: | Domain knowledge;Hypermedia learning;Individual differences;System experience |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Science |
Citation: | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 21(1): 53-64(12), Feb 2005 |
Abstract: | Prior knowledge is often argued to be an important determinant in hypermedia learning, and may be thought of as including two important elements: domain expertise and system expertise. However, there has been a lack of research considering these issues together. In an attempt to address this shortcoming, this paper presents a study that examines how domain expertise and system expertise influence students’ learning performance in, and perceptions of, a hypermedia system. The results indicate that participants with lower domain knowledge show a greater improvement in their learning performance than those with higher domain knowledge. Furthermore, those who enjoy using the Web more are likely to have positive perceptions of non-linear interaction. Discussions on how to accommodate the different needs of students with varying levels of prior knowledge are provided based on the results. |
URI: | http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/jca http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/403 |
DOI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2005.00113.x |
Appears in Collections: | Computer Science Dept of Computer Science Research Papers |
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