TY - JOUR
T1 - The efficacy of animation and visualization in teaching data structures
T2 - a case study
AU - Kogan, Genady
AU - Chassidim, Hadas
AU - Rabaev, Irina
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/1/1
Y1 - 2024/1/1
N2 - The main goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of an animation and visualization of data structures (AVDS) tool on both perceptions and objective test performance. The study involved a rigorous experiment that assessed the usability, acceptability, and effectiveness of the AVDS tool in solving exercises. A total of 78 participants responded to questionnaires and were exposed to the AVDS tool, after which they completed a performance test, half (39) with the AVDS tool (the experimental group) and half (39) without the tool (the control group). Findings showed that the usability of AVDS was good; the experimental group even perceived AVDS usability as excellent. The results show that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitudes toward usage jointly led to positive intention to use the AVDS tool. Furthermore, perceived ease of use was a key factor influencing participants’ intention to use AVDS. In addition, the AVDS system improved test results and provided flexibility in use, enhancing learning experience and performance.
AB - The main goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of an animation and visualization of data structures (AVDS) tool on both perceptions and objective test performance. The study involved a rigorous experiment that assessed the usability, acceptability, and effectiveness of the AVDS tool in solving exercises. A total of 78 participants responded to questionnaires and were exposed to the AVDS tool, after which they completed a performance test, half (39) with the AVDS tool (the experimental group) and half (39) without the tool (the control group). Findings showed that the usability of AVDS was good; the experimental group even perceived AVDS usability as excellent. The results show that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitudes toward usage jointly led to positive intention to use the AVDS tool. Furthermore, perceived ease of use was a key factor influencing participants’ intention to use AVDS. In addition, the AVDS system improved test results and provided flexibility in use, enhancing learning experience and performance.
KW - Animation and visualization of data structures
KW - Linear regression model
KW - Structural equation modelling
KW - System usability scale
KW - Technology acceptance mode
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85195598843&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s11423-024-10382-w
DO - 10.1007/s11423-024-10382-w
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85195598843
SN - 1042-1629
JO - Educational Technology Research and Development
JF - Educational Technology Research and Development
ER -