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ERIC Number: EJ641611
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6331
Influence of Passive versus Active Information Access to Hypertextual Information Resources on Cognitive and Emotional Parameters.
Zumbach, Jorg; Reimann, Peter; Koch, Sabine
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v25 n3 p301-18 2001
Describes a study of university students that examined the influences of navigation in hypertext learning environments and discusses advantages and disadvantages of hypertext as instructional media. Discusses active (self-directed) versus passive (pre-sequenced) access; knowledge acquisition; emotional outcomes; and knowledge utilization with a concept mapping tool. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping, Educational Environment, Educational Media, Emotional Response, Higher Education, Hypermedia, Independent Study, Navigation (Information Systems), Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Knowledge Acquisition; Knowledge Utilization