| Understanding Multimedia Documents 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Lowe, Richard, Rouet, Jean-Francois (Editor), Schnotz, Wolfgang |
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ISBN: 0387733361 ISBN-13: 9780387733364 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: The purpose of this book is to disseminate recent research advances into the cognitive processes that underlie the comprehension of multimedia documents. Multimedia documents are defined as information resources made of text, pictures, and other types of information presented through interactive electronic devices. The book presents current theories, new research techniques, original empirical studies. The book also provides a broader reflection on the evolution of information systems in long-term and contemporary history. "Understanding Multimedia Documents" deals with issues of great interest to an expanding community of multimedia designers and professional users such as teachers and information workers. Multimedia documents are increasingly used to communicate knowledge in the mass media and educational contexts. Yet the know-how as regards multimedia quality and its optimal conditions of use is still rather piecemeal. In order to improve their practice, designers, teachers, and other professionals interested in the use of multimedia documents must be aware of how multimedia documents impact students??? perception, comprehension, and use of information. There have been significant advances in the theoretical and empirical analysis of individual processes of document comprehension and the field is still evolving rapidly. New and sophisticated investigation techniques have been designed in the past few years, e.g., eye tracking, automated data collection, that provide analytical data on the complex mental processes involved. The studies presented in this book reflect those advances. They cover a wide range of situations, tasks, and domains where multimedia documents may beused. They provide in-depth information about the cognitive processes involved in the comprehension and use of such documents. "Understanding Multimedia Documents" provides a comprehensive and up to date account of relevant research issues, methodologies and results in the area of multimedia comprehension. More specifically, the book draws connections between cognitive research, instructional strategies and design methodologies. It includes theoretical reviews, discussions of research techniques, ad original experimental contributions. The book highlights essential aspects of current theories, and trends for future research on the use of multimedia documents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Computers & Technology - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 006.7 |
| LCCN: 2008920718 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.33 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Professionals who use multimedia documents as a tool to communicate concepts will find this a hugely illuminating text. It provides a comprehensive and up to date account of relevant research issues, methodologies and results in the area of multimedia comprehension. More specifically, the book draws connections between cognitive research, instructional strategies and design methodologies. It includes theoretical reviews, discussions of research techniques, ad original experimental contributions. The book highlights essential aspects of current theories, and trends for future research on the use of multimedia documents. |