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Reconsidering Research on Learning from Media

Clark, Richard E.·1983·Review of Educational Research

Abstract

Recent meta-analyses and other studies of media's influence on learning are reviewed. Consistent evidence is found for the generalization that there are no learning benefits to be gained from employing any specific medium to deliver instruction. Research showing performance or time-saving gains from one or another medium are shown to be vulnerable to compelling rival hypotheses concerning the uncontrolled effects of instructional method and novelty. Problems with current media attribute and symbol system theories are described and suggestions made for more promising research directions.

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Authors
Clark, R. E.
Affiliations
University of Southern California (US)
Corresponding author
Clark, Richard E.
Venue
Review of Educational Research
Published
1983-12
Volume
53
Issue
4
Pages
445-459
ISSN
  • 0034-6543 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-1046
OpenAlex
W2120414497
Cited by
2,715
References
37
Citations by year
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FWCI
34.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Review of Educational Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
Keywords
learning from media, instructional media, media effects on learning, instructional method, novelty effect, learning gains

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