The Effects of Orienting Activities and Cognitive Processing Time on Factual and Inferential Learning.

Hannafin, Michael J.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Effects of Orienting Activities and Cognitive Processing Time on Factual and Inferential Learning.

Hannafin, Michael J.; And Others

Educational Communication and Technology Journal, v35 n2 p75-84 Sum 1987

This study of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in computer literacy courses focuses on the effects of orienting activities and varied cognitive processing times on learning facts and deriving inferences. Highlights include computer-based instruction processing, embedded instructional activities, and suggestions for further research. (39 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Higher Education, Inferences, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Strategies, Pretests Posttests, Recall (Psychology), Research Needs

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Language: English

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