Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Major(s)
Psychology
Document Type
Immediate Open Access
Abstract
There is an increasing presence of technology found in the educational environment. With that there are many questions about the effectiveness of learning when information can be re-accessed with the click of a mouse. Information is more accessible than ever online but expecting to be able to rely on the internet may make learning less effective than other learning methods, such as paper. Continuing research has shown deficits, which could imply a digital presence is harming the learning environment. 125 students completed this study which compared differences between paper versus online learning platforms. The study tested peoples word translation accuracy between a paper learning condition and a Google Translate learning condition. Participants were also asked to answer a metacognitive question which served as data on their self-confidence of the learned knowledge. The results showed no significant difference between the number of words accurately translated or the confidence level participants had in their translations. With no significant differences found, future research should utilize more complex learning material than individual words.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.54718/ELNZ3563
Date Defended
4-24-2025
Thesis Director
Julia Soares
Second Committee Member
Jonathon Whitlock
Third Committee Member
Anastasia Elder
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Olivia L., "Paper or Digital? Comparing Vocabulary Learning From Internet Search to a Physical Dictionary" (2025). Honors Theses. 172.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/honorstheses/172
