The Effects of Multimedia Technology on Learning

Ryan T.Gertner¹ Amirhossein Payandeh² Mahdi Vazvani³

1) Abilene Christian University, USA, Email:
2) Farhangian University, Email:
3) Farhangian University, Email:

Publication : International Conference on Science and Engineering(2icesconf.com)
Abstract :
There has been little research conducted on e-reader devices and the effect they hold on learning. Also, the literature has demonstrated that there are more negative implications to using e-text in learning than there are positive. Understanding the role of e-reader devices in comprehension and transfer is a crucial component of expanding the literature. The goal of this study was to assess the effects of e-text, specifically on the iPad, on reading comprehension and transfer learning. Sixty nine students enrolled in an Introductory Psychology course read from textbooks and e-text and completed assessment measures in comprehension and transfer learning. Overall, the findings of this study provided support for the notion that there is a positive relationship between learning and reading on an e-text transfer scores when compared to traditional text. Additionally, scores for reading comprehension were similar between both groups.
Keywords : Multimedia Education learning effects