Interactivity, information processing, and learning on the World Wide Web

Authors
Tremayne, M Dunwoody, S
Citation
M. Tremayne et S. Dunwoody, Interactivity, information processing, and learning on the World Wide Web, SCI COMMUN, 23(2), 2001, pp. 111-134
Citations number
61
Categorie Soggetti
Communication
Journal title
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
ISSN journal
10755470 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
111 - 134
Database
ISI
SICI code
1075-5470(200112)23:2<111:IIPALO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
This study examines the role of interactivity in the presentation of scienc e news on the World Wide Web. The authors propose and testa model of intera ctive information processing that suggests a relationship between interacti vity, cognitive elaboration, and learning. A think-aloud method was employe d to provide insight into study participants' mental processes during Web u se.