Title :
A comparative analysis of HTML and Windows-based multimedia software-an exploratory study
Author :
Zimmerman, Donald E. ; Muraski, Michel L. ; Palmquist, Michael E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Journalism & Tech. Commun., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
We report on our preliminary analysis of a quasi-experiment designed to assess students´ reactions to HTML and Windows-based multimedia software, their computer expertise, and their demographic characteristics. Students found the HTML and multimedia modules comparable in legibility of text, quality of writing, ease of navigation, and ease of recovering their orientation if they felt lost. Overall students reported that the HTML module was easier to use, more enjoyable, and more satisfying than the multimedia module. Students, mostly university juniors and seniors, brought substantial computer experience to the project and they reported a wide range of computer skills. Most students exhibited low computer anxiety
Keywords :
computer literacy; courseware; demography; human factors; hypermedia; multimedia computing; HTML; Windows-based multimedia software; computer anxiety; computer experience; computer expertise; computer skills; demographic characteristics; navigation; quasi-experiment; student reactions; text legibility; university juniors; university seniors; writing quality; Computer science education; Demography; Educational programs; HTML; Navigation; Professional communication; Research and development; Software; World Wide Web; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference, 1996. IPCC '96 Proceedings. Communication on the Fast Track., International
Conference_Location :
Saratoga Springs, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3689-5
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.1996.552595
