The relationships among science-related major student's information commitment, mental load and mental effort

Ya Hui Hsieh*, Chin Chung Tsai

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Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the relationships among science-related major students' information commitment, mental load and mental effort. The sample included 314 college students in Taiwan. The correlation analysis revealed the obvious relationships between ICs and mental load. Students who have sophisticated information commitment tended to experience low mental load. On the other hand, students who have superficial information commitment experienced more mental load. The finding was suggested that students may need an appropriate training for learning in the web-based environment with information seeking activities indispensably. Educators could help students develop superior searching strategy and the ability of information commitment to reduce the experience of cognitive load.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2011
Pages235-237
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2011 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: 2011 Nov 282011 Dec 2

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2011

Other

Other19th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2011
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityChiang Mai
Period2011/11/282011/12/02

Keywords

  • Information commitment
  • Mental effort
  • Mental load

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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