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ERIC Number: EJ514986
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-6504
Focusing Attention with Temporal Sound.
Mann, Bruce L.
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v27 n4 p402-24 Sum 1995
Describes a study that was conducted to determine how temporal sound affected students' attention to critical information from a computer interface. Design issues are addressed, including modality, verbal information, constructivism, authoring software, expressiveness, and gender; and results are discussed that indicate temporal sound may help focus learner attention. (Contains 74 references.) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Attention Control, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Constructivism (Learning), Gender Issues, Sex Differences, Verbal Communication
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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