The Impact of Motion Graphics versus Text-Based Formats on Anxiety and Learning: A Case Study in Jordan

Abstract

This study examines the impact of animated graphics versus text-based learning formats on students’ anxiety, engagement, comprehension, and academic performance in an object-oriented programming (OOP) course. Sixty university students were divided into two groups: one using animated graphics and the other text-based media. Results revealed that students in the group using animated graphics had significantly lower levels of anxiety and higher levels of engagement, confidence, and ease of comprehension than those in the group using text-based material. Positive correlations were observed between engagement and comprehension, as well as between confidence and performance, in the animated graphics group. These results highlight the potential of animated graphics to enhance learning experiences by reducing anxiety and improving academic performance in technical subjects such as OOP. The lessons learned from this study can guide educators in integrating multimedia tools to optimize student learning and promote student well-being.