Effects of Fading Support on

Hypertext Navigation and

Performance in Student-

Centered E-Learning

Environments

L. Kester

P. A. Kirschner

Overview

­ Theoretical­background­ Method­ Results­ Conclusions­ Discussion

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Theoretical­background

Problem Information

Learner

Expertise

Conceptual­supportStrategic­support

Problem­domain?­Problem­demands?

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Method

Participants Environment

Dependent­variables

Navigationaccuracy

Transfer­test­performance

Equivalent­test­performance

Independentvariable

FadingConceptualSupport

&Strategic­Support

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Results

SupportNavigationaccuracy

Equivalent­test­performance

Transfer­test­performance

Faded­Support

No­Support

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Conclusions

SupportNavigationaccuracy

Equivalent­test­performance

Transfer­test­performance

Faded­Support

No­Support

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Environment

Problem Information

Fading­support

Conceptual­support

Strategic­support

Discussion

Any­questions?

Thank­you

liesbeth.kester@ou.nl

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