Pedagogical use of multimedia resources and meaningful learning in higher education
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multimedia resources, meaningful learning, higher education, educational technology, educational management, university studentsAbstract
This research analyzed how students at the Peruvian University Los Andes (UPLA) used multimedia resources in their education. Specifically, it sought to identify which types of content (videos, simulations, interactive websites, PowerPoint presentations) facilitated learning in higher education. The researchers used both quantitative and qualitative research methods; part of the study employed a quasi-experimental design with two groups of participants (the experimental group, which received multimedia resources, and a control group, which received only traditional education [textbooks and non-interactive materials]). The study collected data from 120 students through structured surveys, academic assessments and rubric analysis, and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis revealed that students who used multimedia materials achieved significantly greater learning compared to the control group. Furthermore, the qualitative interviews revealed that some students indicated that, while multimedia materials were useful for understanding and applying knowledge, they also felt that excessive interactivity could hinder the learning process.
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