Interactivity and Computer-Based Instruction

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
William D. Milheim
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Computer Based Instruction ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Instructional Component

Interactivity is one of the most important factors in the design and development of effective computer-based instructional materials. The following article describes this instructional component, its overall purpose in various learning environments, benefits that can be gained from its utilization, and its specific use within computer-based instruction. A number of strategies are also provided to assist instructional designers in their utilization of this significant program element.

Motivational Analyses on the Effects of Type of Instructional Control on Learning from Computer-Based Instruction

1996 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Chil Yang ◽  
Wee-Kyo Chin
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Program Control ◽  
Computer Based Instruction ◽  
Instructional Control ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Based Instruction

The purpose of this study was to analyze motivational effects of type of instructional control on learning from computer-based instruction, according to Keller's ARCS model of motivational design. Forty-eight sixth graders were randomly assigned to either learner or program control groups. Instructional materials were computer-based instructional programs for teaching four concepts utilized in advertisement propaganda techniques. The post-test with fifteen items for learning and Instructional Motivation Measurement Survey with thirty-six statements for motivation were used. The results showed that the group under program control performed better on the post-test than the group under learner control, but there was not a significant difference in Keller's ARCS motivational factors between two groups. Regardless of type of instructional control, however, the level of satisfaction among the factors was higher than that of confidence in the instruction. Such results suggest that ARCS motivational factors in designing effective instructional control strategies can be considered.

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