Evaluation of Multimedia Learning Environment Designed According to Different Attention Types via Eye Tracking Method

In this study, the effect of using multimedia learning environments design prepared according to different attention types (focused - split) by learners on recall performances was examined. For this purpose, the results were strengthened via using eye tracking data. The study group contains 99 university students. Two environments designed as educational multimedia according to split and focused attention. The study group was divided into two groups randomly. Then the data obtained from recall performance and eye tracking device were analyzed. The learners obtained higher recall performance in multimedia prepared according to focused attention type. It was revealed that the learners using multimedia in split or focused attention type showed no difference in terms of fixation numbers obtained from eye tracking device. It is observed that the learners focus more on pictures than texts.

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Multimedia learning environment, focused attention, split attention, recall, eye tracking

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