Yao–Ting Sung|Ming Wu|Chun-Kuang Chen|Kuo?En Chang
Examining the online reading behavior and performance of fifth-graders: evidence from eye-movement data
National Taiwan Normal University|National Taiwan Normal University|National Taiwan Normal University|National Taiwan Normal University
online reading developing increasingly rapid rate debate concerning whether learning effective using hypertexts using traditional linear texts still persistent addition several researchers stated online reading comprehension always starts question little empirical evidence gathered investigate claim study used eyetracking technology retrospective think aloud technique examine online reading behaviors fifthgraders n 50 participants asked read four texts website present study employed threeway mixed design 2 reading ability high vs low 2 reading goals vs without 2 text types hypertext vs linear text dependent variables eyemovement indices frequencies using online reading strategy results show fifthgraders irrespective reading ability found difficult navigate nonlinear structure hypertexts searching integrating information read goals adjusted reading speed focus attention offline reading ability also influenced online reading performance results suggest online reading skills strategies taught order enhance online reading abilities elementaryschool students