Iconic Representation as an Assessment of Impact on Critical Thinking

ABSTRACT

"Online learning platforms recurrently utilize alternative environments for learners to meet and engage in social activities, while attending online courses. This study examined the effect of iconic representation and the inclusion of video lectures and technological efficacy on college learner’s perceived online learning and perception of video usage. The research was conducted in order to investigate the applications of Critical Thinking as applied to interactive multimedia learning within STEM education via Educational Technology. Critical Thinking is a domain of Instructional Systems Design and educational psychology examining the educational repercussions of the brain’s information processing. This is rooted in the cognitive architecture general model that encompasses two vital elements: working memory and long-term memory and their interrelatedness. Recent research has revealed that learning through the video incorporation generally increases the learning and therefore comprehension of information.
Critical thinking is significant to today’s modern learning environment, wherein individuals are tasked with consuming vast amounts of information while examining the complexities of this information. The use of imagery of scientific concepts is a key component in improving Critical Thinking skills while maintaining optimal Cognitive Load within higher education STEM learners. Instructional approaches based on active discovery and problem-based learning is becoming more commonplace in today’s educational forum. Opportunities to alternatively assess learning and evaluate comprehension in a digital learning environment are supportive from both a theoretical perspective and an empirical research perspective."

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#Educational_Technology #Iconic_Representation #Critical_Thinking

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