The SPECIAL System: Searching Time-Compressed Digital Video Lectures.

Harrigan, Kevin

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ERIC Number: EJ616774

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Publication Date: 2000

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The SPECIAL System: Searching Time-Compressed Digital Video Lectures.

Harrigan, Kevin

Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v33 n1 p77-86 Fall 2000

The SPECIAL system is a computer application that allows learners to control the speed of video playback. Learners viewed an educational video and used a modified version of the SPECIAL system to search for particular items during playback. Results showed neither question type nor video type had a significant effect. Concludes that multimedia computer applications should have controls for variable speed playback. (Contains 19 references.) (AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Materials, Interactive Video, Multimedia Materials, Time Factors (Learning)

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Language: English

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