Media-rich videos combining text, pictures and voiceovers are rated more engaging than text-only videos¶
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q2 i? In a study of 113 students, participants rated videos combining text, pictures and voicing as more engaging than text-only videos, which were seen as informative but dull. → Wang 2012
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Wang 2012¶
Wang, M. & Shen, R. (2012). Message design for mobile learning: Learning theories, human cognition and design principles. British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(4), 561-575. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01214.x
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The article reports, citing Teng et al. (2009), a study of 113 students on YouTube videos shown in class. The media-rich videos were deemed more creative and engaging, and media richness influenced viewers' perceptions, motivation and learning. The study found participants "rated the videos with a combination of text, pictures and voicing as more engaging".
"Participants rated the videos with a combination of text, pictures and voicing as more engaging than the text-only videos, which were seen as informative but dull."
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Media-rich videos combining text, pictures and voiceovers are rated more engaging than text-only videos |
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Media-rich videos combining text, pictures and voiceovers are rated more engaging than text-only videos |
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