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Indications of Learning-Processs in a Hypertext Environment

Forrester, Michael A. (1995) Indications of Learning-Processs in a Hypertext Environment. Innovations in Education and Training International, 32 (3). pp. 256-268. ISSN 1355-8005. (doi:10.1080/1355800950320308) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:19527)

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Abstract

Assertions regarding the benefits of hypermedia learning are becoming commonplace. In order to examine aspects of the learning process, this experimental study compared hypertext courseware and lecture-based teaching. Students learning FORTRAN were randomly assigned to either (a) a hypertext group using FORTRAN in an X-windows environment, (b) a lecture only group, or (c) a hypertext plus lectures group. In addition to questionnaire information, logging data were collected on session access and use. Results indicate that learning in a hypertext environment is similar to the traditional lecture course, although students prefer hypertext-based learning. Using a 'hyper-entrail' analysis, profiles of individual students highlighted different styles of learning (eg, exploratory, repetitive, continuous). The results discuss investigating learning in hypertext environments leading to the suggestion that hyper-entrail analysis provides a key source of user defined information, central for successful iterative hypertext courseware development.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/1355800950320308
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of English
Depositing User: P. Ogbuji
Date Deposited: 02 Jun 2009 09:30 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:57 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/19527 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

University of Kent Author Information

Forrester, Michael A..

Creator's ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0632-7042
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