Jeopardy vs Normal style of Questioning

[JeffMattWalsh]

Hello All,

This is my first time posting a question on this site so if I disregard some etiquette or rules of thumb it's due to my ignorance. I'd be happy to hear some feedback either way.

The question I have is if anyone is aware of any studies that have been done comparing the effectiveness of learning from Jeopardy style questions vs normal questioning style? For example:

Q: A research proven principle that people learn better from words and pictures than from pictures alone.

A: What is The Multimedia Principle?

vs

Q. What is the Multimedia Principle?

A. A research proven principle that people learn better from words and pictures than from pictures alone.

Has one been proven more effective than the other? Is anyone aware if this type of research has been done or if it would really even matter in the grand scheme of things? Just a thought I had today and was curious of the answer.

Thanks! 

[Paul Wilson CTDP]

I think this falls into gamification, in that it reminds us of the popular game show and gives us a sense of competition, even when there isn't a competitor. Unfortunately, there are as many studies that prove gamification is a successful medium as there are studies that disprove it. Check out the Wikipedia article on the topic to see some general examples.

[RodWard]

Your use of the term "multimedia principle" suggests to me that you are familiar with the work of Ruth Colvin Clark and her series of excellent books about evidence-based learning, E-learning and the Science of Instruction.  Is that correct?

If anyone knows of studies about this, I would think Ruth would have looked at it. Have you tried asking the question to her:

Clark Training & Consulting - Contact Us

[JeffMattWalsh]

Hey Rod,

Was it that obvious? You nailed it on the head. I took the definition nearly word for word from that book. 

I haven't tried contacting her directly but that is a fantastic idea. Thanks for providing the link!

[JeffMattWalsh]

Ahh that makes sense. I'll be sure to give that article a read. 

It sounds as if the jury is still out on gamification.

Thanks, Paul