Design Animation in Segments

Useful findings from a research study
(how often do you hear that :-)

Design solutions for novice or low prior knowledge students in animation:

1. segmented-animation was beneficial
2. allowing students to decide the segmentation in play-pause-animation does not necessarily promote better learning (though the study acknowledges that the design of the play/pause buttons may be altered to influence this finding)
3. pauses between segments allows time for students to develop more accurate mental models
4. static display during the pauses is also beneficial

Effects of segmentation of instructional animation in facilitating learning