The presentations in instructional tasks vary from simple representations
such as paper and pencil to more complex dynamic displays found in
current interactive devices, through interaction styles. Studies in the field have
highlighted that potential mental planning during the execution of these tasks
is influenced by the operational cost associated with the interaction style used,
affecting both the time and cognitive effort required. Therefore, we suggest an
instructional activity for elementary school students, aiming to present different
types of interaction styles and discuss the cognitive effort associated with each
one.
