The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity

This research examines the impact of utilising multimedia learning tool(MLT)on engineering students' ability to think creatively and make creative engineering products.This research links multimedia learning to creativity by looking at how to manage cognitive load on the cognitive system for ef...

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Main Author: Hafizoah, Kassim
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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spelling my-ump-ir.47402021-08-16T04:32:05Z The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity 2011-11 Hafizoah, Kassim LB Theory and practice of education This research examines the impact of utilising multimedia learning tool(MLT)on engineering students' ability to think creatively and make creative engineering products.This research links multimedia learning to creativity by looking at how to manage cognitive load on the cognitive system for effective information processing and knowledge construction. Theoretical perspectives include Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller et al., 1998),Cognitive Theories of Multimedia Learning (Mayer, 2009) and creativity theories (Runco & Chand, 1995; Wallas, 1926).The influences of moderating variables such as students'diversity,environmental factors and emotional effects were also explored.This research used a mixed method approach with a pre-test post-test quasiexperimental design as the predominant data gathering method.The Torrance Tests for Creative Thinking (TTCT) and the Creative Product Semantic Scale (CPSS) were used This study extends previous research by including in its outcomes, the use of established creative performance measurements.Other research instruments used included a student questionnaire,observation and semi-structured interviews. 2011-11 Thesis http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/4740/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/4740/1/HAFIZOAH_KASSIM.PDF application/pdf en public phd doctoral La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Thesis (Degree of Doctor of Philosophy)
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The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
description This research examines the impact of utilising multimedia learning tool(MLT)on engineering students' ability to think creatively and make creative engineering products.This research links multimedia learning to creativity by looking at how to manage cognitive load on the cognitive system for effective information processing and knowledge construction. Theoretical perspectives include Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller et al., 1998),Cognitive Theories of Multimedia Learning (Mayer, 2009) and creativity theories (Runco & Chand, 1995; Wallas, 1926).The influences of moderating variables such as students'diversity,environmental factors and emotional effects were also explored.This research used a mixed method approach with a pre-test post-test quasiexperimental design as the predominant data gathering method.The Torrance Tests for Creative Thinking (TTCT) and the Creative Product Semantic Scale (CPSS) were used This study extends previous research by including in its outcomes, the use of established creative performance measurements.Other research instruments used included a student questionnaire,observation and semi-structured interviews.
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author Hafizoah, Kassim
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title The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
title_short The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
title_full The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
title_fullStr The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
title_full_unstemmed The impact of using a multimedia learning tool on mechanical engineering students' creativity
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granting_institution La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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publishDate 2011
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