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Macro‐contexts for learning: Initial findings and issues
Author(s) -
Sherwood Robert D.,
Kinzer Charles K.,
Hasselbring Ted S.,
Bransford John D.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
applied cognitive psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.719
H-Index - 100
eISSN - 1099-0720
pISSN - 0888-4080
DOI - 10.1002/acp.2350010203
Subject(s) - macro , comprehension , simple (philosophy) , psychology , computer science , human–computer interaction , cognitive science , epistemology , philosophy , programming language
The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of video‐based technologies to create macro‐contexts that can facilitate comprehension and learning. A theoretical rationale for the use of macro‐contexts is considered, and the results of three experiments are described. The experiments involve very simple uses of technology yet show positive results. The results suggest that more sophisticated uses of technology, especially computer‐controlled interactive videodiscs, should have even greater benefits on comprehension and learning. The findings provide a rationale for conducting more extensive investigations that utilize sophisticated technologies.