TY - JOUR

T1 - Assessment of cognitive load in multimedia learning using dual-task methodology

AU - Brünken, Roland

AU - Steinbacher, Susan

AU - Plass, Jan L.

AU - Leutner, Detlev

PY - 2002

Y1 - 2002

N2 - In two pilot experiments, a new approach for the direct assessment of cognitive load during multimedia learning was tested that uses dual-task methodology. Using this approach, we obtained the same pattern of cognitive load as predicted by cognitive load theory when applied to multimedia learning: The audiovisual presentation of text-based and picture-based learning materials induced less cognitive load than the visual-only presentation of the same material. The findings confirm the utility of dual-task methodology as a promising approach for the assessment of cognitive load induced by complex multimedia learning systems.

AB - In two pilot experiments, a new approach for the direct assessment of cognitive load during multimedia learning was tested that uses dual-task methodology. Using this approach, we obtained the same pattern of cognitive load as predicted by cognitive load theory when applied to multimedia learning: The audiovisual presentation of text-based and picture-based learning materials induced less cognitive load than the visual-only presentation of the same material. The findings confirm the utility of dual-task methodology as a promising approach for the assessment of cognitive load induced by complex multimedia learning systems.

KW - Cognitive load

KW - Dual task

KW - Learning with multimedia

KW - Psychology

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UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/09b1b9b1-5bb5-3c4f-80ac-9827b64b7ab5/

U2 - 10.1027//1618-3169.49.2.109

DO - 10.1027//1618-3169.49.2.109

M3 - Journal articles

C2 - 12053529

AN - SCOPUS:0036357082

VL - 49

SP - 109

EP - 119

JO - Experimental Psychology

JF - Experimental Psychology

SN - 1618-3169

IS - 2

ER -