Learning via Video: The Effects of Summarizing Strategies and Self-Explanation Prompts (Poster 37)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Sunday 11:40 a.m.
  In Poster Session: Learning Environments and Pedagogical Strategies

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate: a) whether the use of the summarizing strategy would benefit learning via video; and b) which self-explanation prompts would further engage learners. A total of 149 university students were randomly assigned to one of six conditions formed by a 2 X 3 design with self-explanation prompts (structured vs. open-ended) and summarizing (constructed vs. provided vs. none) as the between-subjects factors. The results indicated that: a) the structured prompts reduced extraneous cognitive load and fostered metacognition, b) the positive effect of the structured prompts on retention was dependent upon no summarizing, and c) the provided summarizing strategy resulted in higher perceived competence when compared to the constructed summarizing strategy.

Authors

• Lijia Lin, University of Macau

• Wei Chen, University of Macau