Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school

Dual coding theory implies that engaging multiple modalities (e.g., visual, auditory) in instruction enhances learning. Presenting information via 3D images and 3D animations appears to improve student performance but the results are inconsistent across multiple studies. The present study investigat...

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Main Author: Elentari, Aruna
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Language:English
Published: Umeå universitet, Institutionen för psykologi 2017
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spelling ndltd-UPSALLA1-oai-DiVA.org-umu-1363022017-06-29T05:43:34ZEvaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary schoolengElentari, ArunaUmeå universitet, Institutionen för psykologi20173D visual learning toolSensavisstudent performancedual coding theoryPsychology (excluding Applied Psychology)Psykologi (exklusive tillämpad psykologi)Dual coding theory implies that engaging multiple modalities (e.g., visual, auditory) in instruction enhances learning. Presenting information via 3D images and 3D animations appears to improve student performance but the results are inconsistent across multiple studies. The present study investigated the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool, a 3D educational software, on performance in chemistry among students in a Swedish elementary school. Thirty-seven students from grades 7 and 9 received training involving a 3D animation on chemical bonds while nineteen students in grade 8 had traditional instruction. ANCOVA results controlling for age and average chemistry grade revealed a statistically significant difference in the posttest performance with the control group outperforming both experimental groups. These results indicate that the Sensavis tool did not have a positive effect on learning chemistry compared to traditional instruction. Interpretation of the results is presented in discussion.  Enligt “dual coding theory” hjälper det att kombinera flera sätt att inta information (t.ex. visuellt, verbalt) inom lärandet. Presentation av information genom 3D-bilder och 3D-animationer verkar förbättra prestation bland elever, men resultaten är inkonsekventa i flera studier. Denna studie undersökte effekten av ett visuellt verktyg från Sensavis, en  pedagogisk programvara med 3D-animationer, på prestation inom kemi bland elever i en svensk grundskola. Trettiosju elever från årskurs 7 och 9 använde en 3D-animering om kemisk bindning förutom föreläsningar, medan nitton elever i årskurs 8 fick traditionell undervisning. ANCOVA-resultat som kontrollerade för ålder och kemibetyg visade att kontrollgruppen presterade bättre än bägge experimentgrupperna. Dessa resultat tyder på att Sensavis-verktyget inte hade en positiv effekt på lärande i kemi jämfört med traditionell undervisning. Tolkningen av resultaten presenteras i diskussion. Student thesisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesistexthttp://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-136302Umeå studies in cognitive science, 1654-2568application/pdfinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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topic 3D visual learning tool
Sensavis
student performance
dual coding theory
Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology)
Psykologi (exklusive tillämpad psykologi)
spellingShingle 3D visual learning tool
Sensavis
student performance
dual coding theory
Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology)
Psykologi (exklusive tillämpad psykologi)
Elentari, Aruna
Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
description Dual coding theory implies that engaging multiple modalities (e.g., visual, auditory) in instruction enhances learning. Presenting information via 3D images and 3D animations appears to improve student performance but the results are inconsistent across multiple studies. The present study investigated the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool, a 3D educational software, on performance in chemistry among students in a Swedish elementary school. Thirty-seven students from grades 7 and 9 received training involving a 3D animation on chemical bonds while nineteen students in grade 8 had traditional instruction. ANCOVA results controlling for age and average chemistry grade revealed a statistically significant difference in the posttest performance with the control group outperforming both experimental groups. These results indicate that the Sensavis tool did not have a positive effect on learning chemistry compared to traditional instruction. Interpretation of the results is presented in discussion.  === Enligt “dual coding theory” hjälper det att kombinera flera sätt att inta information (t.ex. visuellt, verbalt) inom lärandet. Presentation av information genom 3D-bilder och 3D-animationer verkar förbättra prestation bland elever, men resultaten är inkonsekventa i flera studier. Denna studie undersökte effekten av ett visuellt verktyg från Sensavis, en  pedagogisk programvara med 3D-animationer, på prestation inom kemi bland elever i en svensk grundskola. Trettiosju elever från årskurs 7 och 9 använde en 3D-animering om kemisk bindning förutom föreläsningar, medan nitton elever i årskurs 8 fick traditionell undervisning. ANCOVA-resultat som kontrollerade för ålder och kemibetyg visade att kontrollgruppen presterade bättre än bägge experimentgrupperna. Dessa resultat tyder på att Sensavis-verktyget inte hade en positiv effekt på lärande i kemi jämfört med traditionell undervisning. Tolkningen av resultaten presenteras i diskussion.
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title Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
title_short Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
title_full Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
title_fullStr Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating the effect of the Sensavis visual learning tool on student performance in a Swedish elementary school
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