Lower cognitive load mediates the effect of tool type on conceptual understanding, supporting annotation-based conceptual learning only under low load¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Cognitive load mediated the relationship between Tool-use and conceptual understanding (indirect effect ab = − 1.027), although there was no total effect of Tool-use. → Ruf 2023

Evidence¶

Ruf 2023¶

Ruf, A., Zahn, C., Roos, A.-L., & Opwis, K. (2023). How do enhanced videos support generative learning and conceptual understanding in individuals and groups? Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10275-4

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Regression-based mediation (PROCESS) with cognitive load as mediator between Tool-use and combined conceptual understanding; the a path (β = 0.740, p = 0.003) and b path (β = − 1.388, p < 0.001) were significant, but the c path was not (β = − 0.083, p > 0.10).

"the relationship between Tool-use and "conceptual understanding" was found to be mediated by cognitive load, ab = − 1.027, 95% CI[-1.738, -0.391]."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Working Memory — moderator: an instructional effect differs with it

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