Chapter 4 Data Collection, Analysis and Findings - DSpace@UM

Apart from the above design principles, educational characteristic of multimedia is
also important, thus, learning modules are suggested to be equipped with some strong
multimedia characteristic’s features as listed below:
i. Screen Design
Effective design enables potential learners to maintain and develop interest in
lesson content and promotes the active engagement of the learners with the
material and facilitates deep processing of important information (Stemler, 1997)
Screen appearance is recommended to be visually stimulate, be easy to read and
exhibit no distracting features (Richards, 2005). Good pieces of design fulfill
the followings (Nguyen, 2008):
No more three types and sizes of fonts should be presented per screen
Highlighting of text with colors and flashes helps to control selective
perception and focus attention on identified information
Graphic should be used to present information
Audio and video elements to stimulate young learners’ interest in
learning
ii. Interaction and Feedbacks
Meaningful interaction between users and courseware are an encouraging
scenario. Feedbacks are given immediately after students’ response, especially
for example when incorrectness is detected, hints or help will be offered. High
Learners will engage more actively if learners see learning response instantly
(Said, 2004).
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