Graphics-Enhanced Texts Don't Increase History Learning

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Graphics-Enhanced Texts Don't Increase History Learning

Maaike Prangsma and colleagues tested the benefits of drawings and diagrams in the teaching of history.

They found that graphics-enhanced material made no difference in learning performance.

However, pupils said they found graphics-enhanced materials easier to understand than plain-old text.

Prangsma, M., van Boxtel, C.,...

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