Visual Attention in Newspaper versus TV-Oriented News Websites

William J. Gibbs and Ronan S. Bernas

Journal of Usability Studies, Volume 4, Issue 4, Aug 2009, pp. 147-165

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About the Authors

William J. Gibbs

William J. Gibbs is an Associate Professor in the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department at Duquesne University where he teaches courses in multimedia, digital media design, and human-computer interaction. He received his Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from The Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include knowledge acquisition, technology-based learning environments, computer-mediated communication, and human-technology interaction.

 

Ronan S. Bernas

Ronan S. Bernas is a Professor at the Department of Psychology of Eastern Illinois University. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology (Committee on Human Development) from the University of Chicago in 1995. His research is on argumentative and explanatory discourse. He examines the learning and conceptual changes that occur during argumentative and explanatory discourse.