Influence of Passive versus Active Information Access to Hypertextual Information Resources on Cognitive and Emotional Parameters.

Zumbach, Jorg; Reimann, Peter; Koch, Sabine

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ERIC Number: EJ641611

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Publication Date: 2001

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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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