摘要：E-learning provides users with the experience of learning at their own pace, without being restricted by time and place. Learners tend to get tired gradually during learning, and therefore, it is important to have breaks between studies to maintain learning performance. Furthermore, the break time has to be effective so that learners can refresh. This study compares three types of breaks: quiet, active, and communication breaks. In the experiment, university students in their twenties are asked to solve as many mathematical calculation problems as possible for 15 min. The experiment comprises three learning sessions and two three-minute breaks between them. Learners are assigned one of the three types of breaks to refresh themselves. The effect of those resting behaviours on learning is examined, and the results are evaluated with regard to the accuracy of their calculations and their answering time. The effects of these behaviours will be discussed based on the experimental results and the questionnaire.
