The Impact of Spatial Bias and Language on Designing Multimedia Presentations

• In Event: D&D - Designing for Language Learning

Short Description

The purpose of this study was to explore how the writing direction of a learner's native language (English & Arabic) influences spatial bias and if the bias has an impact on multimedia learning and mental effort. Results are presented along with design heuristics to be considered when designing text and pictures.

Authors

• Arwa Mashat, Old Dominion University

• Ginger Watson, Old Dominion University

• Amy Adcock, Old Dominion University