Explaining the split-attention effect: Is the reduction of extraneous cognitive load accompanied by an increase in germane cognitive load?

2009/01/02 by Gabriele Cierniak, Katharina Scheiter, Peter Gerjets · 2 citations
Computer Science · Psychology · #Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods #Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning #Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes

paper · doi:10.1016/j.chb.2008.12.020

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