Brünken, Roland; Steinbacher, Susan; Plass, Jan L.; Leutner, Detlev:
Assessment of cognitive load in multimedia learning using dual-task methodology.
In: Experimental Psychology., Jg. 49 (2002), Heft 2, S. 109 - 119
2002Artikel/Aufsatz in Zeitschrift
PsychologieFakultät für Bildungswissenschaften
Titel:
Assessment of cognitive load in multimedia learning using dual-task methodology.
Autor*in:
Brünken, Roland;Steinbacher, Susan;Plass, Jan L.;Leutner, DetlevUDE
GND
122012275
LSF ID
10558
ORCID
0000-0001-5308-9094ORCID iD
Sonstiges
der Hochschule zugeordnete*r Autor*in
Erscheinungsjahr:
2002

Abstract:

In 2 pilot experiments with 10 female college students each, a new approach to the direct assessment of cognitive load during multimedia learning was tested that uses dual-task methodology. Using this approach, the authors obtained the same pattern of cognitive load as predicted by cognitive load theory when applied to multimedia learning: The audiovisual presentation of text-based and picture-based learning materials induced less cognitive load than the visual-only presentation of the same material. The findings confirm the utility of dual-task methodology as a promising approach to the assessment of cognitive load induced by complex multimedia learning systems.