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Designing for user cognition and affect in software instructions
- Source :
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Learning & Instruction . Feb2008, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p18-29. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- In this paper we examine how to design software instructions for user cognition and affect. A basic and co-user manual are compared. The first provides fundamental support for both; the latter includes a buddy to further optimize support for user affect. The basic manual was faster and judged as easier to process than the co-user manual. In addition, it facilitated re-use. Both manuals supported perceived task-relevance, self-confidence and learning equally well. Research is discussed to explicate why the design worked well and how it can be improved. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09594752
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Learning & Instruction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31248044
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2006.08.002