多媒体学习研究的演进

Towards a New Generation of Multimedia Learning Research

在起源于教育领域之外的多媒体学习资源(像光盘和网络)大规模涌入之前,关于多媒体对学习的影响方面的实验研究已经有几十年的时间。尽管研究的结果并不是决定性的,但是前两代多媒体研究帮助我们确定了影响有效多媒体设计的要素。本文总结了现有研究的结论,评述了每一代多媒体研究的主要理论问题、研究方向以及不足之处。论文还讨论了已经开始受到人们关注的第三代多媒体设计和学习研究新动向,也提出了若干表来发展趋势的建议。

Empirical research regarding the impact of multimedia on learning can be traced back several decades before the large scale invasion of multimedia Learning resources （like CDROM titles and Internet applications）） into the educational field and originated from areas outside the educational community, Although the results are not decisive, two generations of multimedia research have contributed to establishing factors that influence effective multimedia design. We summarize the conclusions of the existing research, specifying key theoretical issues, research directions, and weaknesses associated with earth generation. Emerging factors, which have begun constituting a third generation of multimetha design arid learning research are discussed. Suggestions are made regarding future trends of multimedia design and learning research