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Former member of staff [2004-01-15 - 2008-05-01]

Maria Opfermann

Former Projects

Hypermedia Exploration and Learner Characteristics

Articles in refereed Journals

Opfermann, M., Scheiter, K., & Gerjets, P. (2010). Hypermedialeren: De invloed van instructieontwerp, leerlingkenmerken en ondersteuning [Hypermedia learning: The impact of instructional design, learner characteristics, and instructional support]. Pedagogische Studiën, 87, 9-26. request document
 

Eysink, T.H.S., de Jong, T., Berthold, K., Kolloffel, B., Opfermann, M., & Wouters, P. (2009). Learner performance in multimedia learning arrangements: An analysis across instructional approaches. American Educational Research Journal, 46, 1107-1149.
 

Gerjets, P., Scheiter, K., Opfermann, M., Hesse, F. W., & Eysink, T. H. S. (2009). Learning with hypermedia: The influence of representational formats and different levels of learner control on performance and learning behavior. Computers in Human Behavior, 25 (2), 360-370. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2008.12.015 request document
 

Zentel, P., Opfermann, M., & Krewinkel, J. (2007). Multimedia learning and the Internet: ensuring accessibility for people with learning disabilities. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1 (1), 22-33.
 

Tröster, H., Opfermann, M., & Tuxhorn, I. (2004). Psychosoziale Auswirkungen epilepsiechirurgischer Eingriffe bei Kindern und Jugendlichen. Zeitschrift für Medizinische Psychologie, 13 (2), 61-70. Open Access
 

Proceedings

Opfermann, M., Scheiter, K., & Gerjets, P. (2008). The benefits of instructional support in hypermedia learning. In P. A. Kirschner, F. Prins, V. Jonker, & G. Kanselaar (Eds.), International Perspectives in the Learning Sciences: Cre8ing a learning world. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference for the Learning Sciences – ICLS 2008 (Vol. 3, pp. 301-303). Utrecht, The Netherlands: International Society of the Learning Sciences, Inc. (ISLS).
 

Opfermann, M., & Van der Meij, J. (2008). Supporting the use of multiple representations in multimedia learning environments. In P. A. Kirschner, F. Prins, V. Jonker, & G. Kanselaar (Eds.), International Perspectives in the Learning Sciences: Cre8ing a learning world. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference for the Learning Sciences – ICLS 2008 (Vol. 3, pp. 298-305). Utrecht, The Netherlands: International Society of the Learning Sciences, Inc. (ISLS).
 

Chapters in Edited Books

Opfermann, M., Scheiter, K., Gerjets, P., & Schmeck, A. (2013). Hypermedia and self-regulation: An interplay in both directions. In R. Azevedo & V. Aleven (Eds.), International Handbook of Metacognition and Learning Technologies (pp. 129-142). Amsterdam: Springer.
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2008). Medienbasierter Erwerb von Problemlösewissen. In J. Zumbach, & H. Mandl (Eds.), Pädagogische Psychologie in Theorie und Praxis: Ein fallbasiertes Lehrbuch (pp. 121-131). Göttingen: Hogrefe.
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2006). Do multimedia principles apply to hypermedia? The moderating role of different levels of learner control for the validity of multimedia design principles. In G. Clarebout, & J. Elen (Eds.), Avoiding simplicity, confronting complexity. Advances in studying and designing powerful (computer-based) learning environments (pp. 233-242). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2006). How does hypermedia support learning? The role of different representational formats and varying levels of learner control for the applicability of multimedia design principles. In L. Markauskaite, P. Goodyear, & P. Reimann (Eds.), The 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education: Who's Learning? Whose Technology? (pp. 615-622). Sydney: Sydney University Press.
 

Conference Contributions

Opfermann, M., Scheiter, K., & Gerjets, P. (2011, April). Can representational fading enhance multimedia learning? Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). New Orleans, LA, USA. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Scheiter, K., & Gerjets, P. (2010, November). Fading of representations in multimedia learning: Can it really prevent overload? The 4th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference. Hong Kong and Macau, China. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2008, May). The role of metacognitive strategies and metacognitive support in learning combinatorics with hypermedia. Third Biennial Meeting of the EARLI Special Interest Group 16 Metacognition. Ioannina, Griechenland. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Krewinkel, J., Zentel, P., & Scheiter, K. (2008, March). Multimedia learning and the World Wide Web: Making them beneficial for learners with learning disabilities. 92nd Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). New York, NY, USA. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., & Van der Meij, J. (2008, June). Supporting the use of multiple representations in multimedia learning environments. Symposium at the Eighth International Conference for the Learning Sciences – ICLS 2008. Utrecht, The Netherlands. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2007, September). Selbstgesteuertes Lernen mit Hypermedia: Der Einfluss von metakognitivem Modelling und Prompting von Repräsentationswahl. 11. Fachtagung Pädagogische Psychologie. Berlin. [Vortrag]
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2007, August). Metacognition and hypermedia learning - How do they relate? 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Budapest, Hungary. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2007, August). Supporting navigational and representational choices in hypermedia learning environments. 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Budapest, Hungary. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2007, April). Learning with hypermedia - The influence of representational formats and different levels of learner control. 91st meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA). Chicago, IL, USA. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2007, March). Online measurement of different types of cognitive load with an adjusted version of NASA-TLX. University of New South Wales Conference on Cognitive Load Theory. Sydney, Australia. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2006, December). There's more to it than instructional design: The role of individual characteristics in hypermedia learning. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Sydney, Australia. [Poster]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2006, December). How does hypermedia support learning? The role of different representational formats and varying levels of learner control for the applicability of multimedia design principles. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Sydney, Australia. [Talk]
 

Zentel, P., Opfermann, M., & Krewinkel, J. (2006, December). Multimedia learning and the World Wide Web: Considerations for learners with a mental retardation. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Sydney, Australia. [Poster]
 

Gerjets, P., & Opfermann, M. (2006, September). Selbstgesteuertes Lernen mit multiplen Repräsentationen. 45ter Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPs, Arbeitsgruppe). Nürnberg. [Vortrag]
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2006, September). Der Einfluss von Instruktionsdesign und Lernercharakteristika auf Lernaktivitäten in Hypermedia-Umgebungen. 45ter Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPs). Nürnberg. [Vortrag]
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2006, July). The influence of epistemological beliefs, attitudes, and metacognition on learner activities in a hypermedia learning environment. SIG 16 Metacognition: 2nd Biennial Conference. Cambridge, Großbritannien. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2006, June). Do multimedia principles apply to hypermedia? The moderating role of different levels of learner control for th validity of multimedia design principles. 2nd Joint Meeting of the EARLI SIG Instructional Design and SIG Learning with Computers. Leuven, Belgium. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., & Gerjets, P. (2005, September). Der Einfluss von epistemologischen Überzeugungen, Einstellungen und Metakognitionen auf Lerneraktivitäten in einer hypermedialen Lernumgebung. 10. Fachtagung Pädagogische Psychologie. Halle. [Vortrag]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2005, September). Exploration of hypermedia environments: Learner control and adaptive user strategies. 10. Fachtagung Pädagogische Psychologie. Halle. [Talk]
 

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2005, August). Exploration of hypermedia environments: Learner control and adaptive user strategies. 11th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Nicosia, Cyprus. [Talk]
 

Organisation of Conferences

Opfermann, M., Gerjets, P., & Scheiter, K. (2006). Organisation des Kooperationstreffens des DFG-NWO-Forschungsnetzwerks "Learning Environments, MultiMedia and Affordances". Tübingen, 06.07.2006.
 

Maria Opfermann
Maria Opfermann