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Evaluation of learning performance of e-learning in China: a methodology based on change of internal mental model of learners

  • Yanqing Duan
    ,
  • Lingxian Zhang
    ,
  • Xiaoshuan Zhang
    ,
  • Zetian Fu
    ,
  • Yanwei Wang
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Abstract

This paper presents a method of assessment on how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and animation influence the psychological process of learning by comparing a traditional web design course and an e-learning web design course, based on the Change of Internal Mental Model of Learners. We constructed the e-learning course based on Gagne’s learning theory and theory of instructional design; and designed and analyzed questionnaires on the psychological process of learning in order to measure the change in a learner’s mental model and performance. The result shows that HCI and animation features of e-learning have been proved to positively influence learners’ cognitive perception and structuring, while the psychological process of learning as a whole is positively influenced by these technological features. In addition, the result indicates that the learning theory can be applied during the process of designing e-learning courses, and the theory of cognitive psychology is successfully used in measuring both a learner’s psychological process of learning and changes in the mental model.

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Research Output:
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Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 70-82

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Educational Technology (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2010

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2010

ISSN

0013-1962

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/245272
  • Scopus: 76449095251

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