The Effect Of Hypermedia Instruction On Achievement And Attitudes Of Students With Different Learning Styles

The goal of this ongoing action research project has been to increase student learning and satisfaction using an innovative approach to instruction, evaluation and interaction with students. A process control course in electrical engineering was redesigned, introducing collaborative, active learning using real-life applications. The course utilizes interactive hypermedia presentations and software simulations in the classroom and takes advantage of the interactive learning environment supported by WebCT software. This includes asynchronous communications (email and bulletin board) and online access to hypermedia materials. The evidence gathered during our empirical study revealed positive effects of hypermedia on students’ achievement. Our research also indicated that specific learning preferences are better accommodated through hypermedia-assisted instruction than through conventional instruction.