User attitude as a mediator of learning performance improvement in an interactive multimedia environment: an empirical investigation of the degree of interactivity and learning styles

Authors: KETTANURAK V..¹; RAMAMURTHY K.²; HASEMAN W.D.³

Source: International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Volume 54, Number 4, April 2001 , pp. 541-583(43)

Publisher: Academic Press

Abstract:

Multimedia technology-based interactive learning/training programs have recently emerged as major tools for learning in educational settings (schools), at home and for training in corporations. Multimedia aspects and an ability to interact with the programs are claimed to enhance the learning experiences. A central thesis of this study is that such “interactive multimedia learning systems” would significantly improve users' attitudes, and that this, in turn, would enhance their learning achievement. An additional thesis of the study is that the “learning style” of the users will moderate the relationship between interactivity and attitude. This article reports the findings of a controlled quasi-experimental study of the influences of “interactivity” on six different dimensions of user attitude (content, format, user-control, feedback, ease of use and motivation) and performance improvement (achievement-gain). The results indicate that interactivity positively influences user attitude, and some dimensions of attitude translate into enhanced user performance. The study finds some interesting support for the moderating effects of learning styles. Implications and future research directions are discussed. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.

Keywords: interactivity; multimedia systems; learning; training; learning style; performance; user control; feedback; motivation; ease of use; attitude.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Management, Bilgi Ibun University, Istanbul, Turkey 2: School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA 3: School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA

Publication date: 2001-04-01

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