Multimedia Learning Principles
This principle states that people learn better from words and pictures together rather than from words alone
What is the Multimedia Principle?
This type of cognitive load refers to the actual effort required to process new information
What is Intrinsic Load?
This type of learning involves a mix of in-person and online instruction
What is Blended Learning?
Spoken words are more effective than written text when paired with images
What is the Modality Principle?
Unnecessary information in a lesson increases this type of cognitive load
What is Extraneous Load?
The name of this online format allows students learn at their own pace
What is Asynchronous Learning?
Learners benefit more when irrelevant details are removed from instructional materials
What is the Coherence Principle?
This term describes the limit on how much information a person can process at one time
What is Cognitive Capacity?
This principle states that learners perform better when words and visuals are placed near each other instead of far apart
What is the Spatial Contiguity Principle?
Learners retain more when the narration and visuals are presented simultaneously instead of separately
What is the Temporal Contiguity Principle?
This principle states that using visuals along with narration helps prevent overloading a learner’s cognitive capacity
What is the Redundancy Principle?
This instructional strategy has students engage with learning materials before a lesson, then apply concepts during class
What is the Flipped Classroom?
Students are more engaged when lessons are in a conversational style rather than a lecture
What is the Personalization Principle?
Instructional materials should try to minimize extraneous cognitive load while maximizing this type of load
What is Germane Load?
This principle suggests that learners process information better when guided by cues such as highlights, arrows, or bolded text
What is the Signaling Principle?