Exploration vs. limitation – An investigation of instructional design techniques for spatial ability training on mobile devices

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Highlights:

• Spatial abilities are a predictor for achievements in STEM domains.

• Spatial trainings are mostly about comparing static to dynamic tasks.

• New instructional technique with limiting interaction possibilities.

• Students after limited interaction training increase their performance.

• Process data suggest more efficient task solving strategies after limited training.

摘要

•Spatial abilities are a predictor for achievements in STEM domains.•Spatial trainings are mostly about comparing static to dynamic tasks.•New instructional technique with limiting interaction possibilities.•Students after limited interaction training increase their performance.•Process data suggest more efficient task solving strategies after limited training.

论文关键词:Spacial abilities,STEM,Multimedia learning,Mental rotation

论文评审过程:Received 23 September 2020, Revised 23 December 2020, Accepted 30 December 2020, Available online 4 January 2021, Version of Record 4 February 2021.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2020.106678