Gender preferences for multimedia interfaces

This study examined the gender differences in the preferences to varying de signs of multimedia learning interfaces. In the study it was assumed that d esign characteristics add to the interest in learning and a taxonomy of des ign of efficient user interfaces for both boys and girls was developed. The research included 90 children from three kindergarten classes who used int eractive multimedia stories. The research subjects responded to questions w hich elicited their level of satisfaction with the various interfaces. The research findings indicate that there is a significant difference in the le vel of satisfaction between boys and girls depending on the design of the l earning interfaces. This paper reports on the findings which were statistic ally significant.