An Eye-Tracking Study on the Effect of Visual Cuing Techniques on Multimedia Learners’ Performance and Information Processing

• In Event: Roundtable Session 11
  In Roundtable Session: Instructional Technology SIG Roundtable Session: Web-Based Technologies

Abstract

This study integrated eye-tracking technology to investigate in depth the effects in animation-based learning environments of utilizing visual cuing techniques on learners’ understanding of lesson content and on learners’ information processing efficiency. Thirty-two college students participated in this study. The participants were randomly assigned in to either cued or non-cued animation group. The results showed a visual cuing effect on student learning with computer animations. The eye-tracking data showed, however, the effect seemed to be affected by the sequence, size, and movements of the components in the computer animations. Future studies are suggested to investigate if visual cuing techniques interact with the size, movements, and shape of the animated components on affecting viewers’ visual searching efficiency.

Authors

• Han-Chin Liu, National Chiayi University

• Hsueh-Hua Chuang, National Sun Yat-Sen University