A Test of Spatial Contiguity for Virtual Human's Gestures in Multimedia Learning Environments

Autor/inn/en	Craig, Scotty D.; Twyford, Jessica; Irigoyen, Norma; Zipp, Sarah A.
Titel	A Test of Spatial Contiguity for Virtual Human's Gestures in Multimedia Learning Environments
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Computing Research, 53 (2015) 1, S.3-14 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0735-6331
DOI	10.1177/0735633115585927
Schlagwörter	Multimedia Instruction; Multimedia Materials; Simulated Environment; Electronic Learning; Nonverbal Communication; Spatial Ability; Prediction; Learning Theories; Proximity; Retention (Psychology); Statistical Analysis; Pretests Posttests; Multiple Choice Tests; Questionnaires; Teaching Methods; Instructional Design + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Multimediales Lernen; Künstliche Umwelt; Non-verbal communication; Nonverbale Kommunikation; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Vorhersage; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Lebensnähe; Merkfähigkeit; Statistische Analyse; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Fragebogen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf
Abstract	Virtual humans are becoming an easily available and popular component of multimedia learning that are often used in online learning environments. There is still a need for systematic research into their effectiveness. The current study investigates the positioning of a virtual human's gestures when guiding the learner through a multimedia presentation. Using predictions based on the spatial contiguity principle of the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, learners were presented with a multimedia environment presented by a virtual human that did not gesture to guide the learning, gestured with item-specific gestures, or made general gestures close to the item area. The study randomly assigned 77 participants to one of the three conditions. The results indicated that having an agent perform gestures that are specifically targeting the elements discussed or in close vicinity can improve retention. These findings are taken as partial support for of the application of the spatial contiguity principle to virtual humans within multimedia environments. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01