The validation and further development of a multidimensional cognitive load scale for virtual environments
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The validation and further development of a multidimensional cognitive load scale for virtual environments. / Andersen, Martin S.; Makransky, Guido.
In: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Vol. 37, No. 1, 2021, p. 183-196.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The validation and further development of a multidimensional cognitive load scale for virtual environments
AU - Andersen, Martin S.
AU - Makransky, Guido
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Measuring cognitive load is important in virtual learning environments (VLE). Thus, valid and reliable measures of cognitive load are important to support instructional design in VLE. Through three studies, we investigated the validity and reliability of Leppink's Cognitive Load Scale (CLS) and developed the extraneous cognitive load (EL) dimension into three sub-scales relevant for VLE: EL instructions, EL interaction, and EL environment. We investigated the validity of the measures using the Partial Credit Model (PCM), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and correlations with retention tests. Study 1 (n = 73) investigated the adapted version of the CLS. Study 2 describes the development and validation of the Multidimensional Cognitive Load Scale for Virtual Environments (MCLSVE), with 140 students in higher education. Study 3 tested the generalizability of the results with 121 higher education students in a more complicated VLE. The results provide initial evidence for the validity and reliability of the MCLSVE.
AB - Measuring cognitive load is important in virtual learning environments (VLE). Thus, valid and reliable measures of cognitive load are important to support instructional design in VLE. Through three studies, we investigated the validity and reliability of Leppink's Cognitive Load Scale (CLS) and developed the extraneous cognitive load (EL) dimension into three sub-scales relevant for VLE: EL instructions, EL interaction, and EL environment. We investigated the validity of the measures using the Partial Credit Model (PCM), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and correlations with retention tests. Study 1 (n = 73) investigated the adapted version of the CLS. Study 2 describes the development and validation of the Multidimensional Cognitive Load Scale for Virtual Environments (MCLSVE), with 140 students in higher education. Study 3 tested the generalizability of the results with 121 higher education students in a more complicated VLE. The results provide initial evidence for the validity and reliability of the MCLSVE.
KW - cognitive load
KW - confirmatory factor analysis
KW - item response theory
KW - virtual reality
KW - virtual simulations
U2 - 10.1111/jcal.12478
DO - 10.1111/jcal.12478
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85091135125
VL - 37
SP - 183
EP - 196
JO - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
JF - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
SN - 0266-4909
IS - 1
ER -
ID: 253141719