Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Video tutorials are a popular means of learning software applications but their design and effectiveness have received little attention. This study investigated the effectiveness of video tutorials for software training. In addition, it examined whether two multimedia design principles, signaling and practice types, contribute to task performance, mental effort, and self-efficacy. The study participants were 114 undergraduate students from a nursing department. A two (no signals vs. signals) × two (video practice vs. video practice video) mixed factorial design was used for testing the main study hypotheses. The analysis revealed a unique contribution of signaling and practice types on task performance and self-efficacy. Contrary to expectations, however, no combined effect of signaling and practice types was found. This paper is concluded with a discussion of the findings and implications for future research.
Source: Education Sciences
Authors: Vasiliki Ragazou, Ilias Karasavvidis
Institution: University of Thessaly
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,557
OpenAlex ID: W4380610767