Learning from web-based instructional systems 417 the appropriate level of segmentation of information was provided by the web system However.the effect of an overview map had no effe although individuals po 1 slightly le ss ene tively when provided with such an overview.The immediate implications of the find ings from this study suggest that it may be appropriate to design web-based learning environments.which match the cognitive style of the learner.Analytics require infor- mation to be provided in a less segmented format.whereas imagers perform best in a more segmented web-based environment.The effectiveness of an overview of the web for facilitating learning requires further investigation in terms of the extent to which users engage with such a provision. 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