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Publication Date: 2020-Dec
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Dual Computer Displays Reduce Extraneous Cognitive Load
Miller, Robert A.; Stenmark, Cheryl K.; van Ittersum, Kyle
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v36 n6 p890-897 Dec 2020
Dual display desktop computers are becoming more prevalent in the home, workplace, and schools, yet there has been little research into how learning and productivity are impacted by having a second display. One useful method in exploring this question is to measure cognitive load during an intensive learning event. This study compared perceived cognitive load among participants in a military training program using one or two computer displays. Participants using dual monitors reported lower unnecessary cognitive load than participants using one monitor. The implications of these findings for theory and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: Computers, Computer Peripherals, Visual Aids, Computer System Design, Difficulty Level, Learning Processes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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