Dynamic spatial abilities and learning from animation
Category
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Porte, L., Boucheix, J.M., Bétrancourt, M., Lowe, R.K., Ceddia, M., Bard, P.
Year
2016
Title
Dynamic spatial abilities and learning from animation
Journal / book / conference
EARLI SIG 2 Conference: Comprehension of Text and Graphics, Learning from Text and Graphics in a World of Diversity
Abstract
This paper presents part of a wider project to create, validate and apply a comprehensive dynamic spatial ability test suitable for use with learning from animation. Four types of test item were devised (two race tasks and two intercept tasks) and tested with forty undergraduate participants. Absolute and relative speeds of the objects as well as trajectory directions were manipulated. Task performances and the effect of the manipulated factors are reported. Comparison with a conventional static spatial ability test revealed little correlation, suggesting that dynamic spatial ability can be regarded as a distinct capacity.
Pages
145-148