ERIC Number: EJ900839
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 17
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Examining the Influence of Gender on the Modality Effect
Flores, Raymond; Coward, Fanni; Crooks, Steven M.
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v39 n1 p87-103 2010-2011
This study aimed to investigate the effects of modality and gender on learning from a computer-based matrix graphic organizer. A 2 x 2 factorial experiment was created by crossing two presentation modes (visual text vs. spoken text) and gender. Dependent measures included transfer and comprehension tests. Results revealed a significant modality by gender interaction on the transfer test. These results suggest that when the goal of learning is to transfer information to new contexts, males benefit from a dual mode presentation of text, whereas females benefit from a text only (single mode) presentation. This study adds to the literature by showing that gender is another factor to consider in conjunction with expertise and modality in multimedia learning. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Materials, Educational Experiments, Gender Differences, Transfer of Training, Educational Technology, College Instruction, College Students, Student Attitudes, Learning Modalities, Predictor Variables, Multimedia Instruction, Instructional Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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