RESEARCH ARTICLE


Dilemma Between Applying Coherent Principle and Signaling Principles In Interactive Learning Media



Baharuddin1, Sutarto Hadi2, Abdul Hamid3, Ariffin Abdul Mutalib4, Juhriyansyah Dalle5, *
1 Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
2 Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
3 Department of Civil Engineering Education, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
4 School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia
5 Department of Information Technology, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, Indonesia


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Abstract

Background:

Studies on developing multimedia content for eLearning have widely been conducted. In previous studies, multimedia learning contents were developed without applying any principles, making them less efficient in supporting user’s mental effort. To this end, this study extends the current state by applying the coherence principle and signaling principle to make the multimedia learning content usable and interesting to use. Furthermore, the paper aims at describing the dilemma when applying both principles together.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, a four-phase methodology has been used. First, a prototype has been developed by applying the coherence principle and signaling principle. Following the development, five experts were consulted for identifying flaws in the developed prototype through a walkthrough session.

Results:

Finally, this paper showcases the flaws gathered by the experts for further improvement.

Keywords: Coherence principle, Signaling principle, Interactive learning media, Learning, Multimedia content, Dilemma.