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ERIC Number: EJ1153516
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0266-4909
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Using Multimedia for E-Learning
Mayer, R. E.
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v33 n5 p403-423 Sep 2017
This paper reviews 12 research-based principles for how to design computer-based multimedia instructional materials to promote academic learning, starting with the multimedia principle (yielding a median effect size of d = 1.67 based on five experimental comparisons), which holds that people learn better from computer-based instruction containing words and graphics rather than words alone. Principles aimed at reducing extraneous processing (i.e., cognitive processing that is unrelated to the instructional objective) include coherence (d = 0.70), signalling (d = 0.46), redundancy (d = 0.87), spatial contiguity (d = 0.79) and temporal contiguity (d = 1.30). Principles for managing essential processing (i.e., mentally representing the essential material) include segmenting (d = 0.70), pre-training (d = 0.46) and modality (d = 0.72). Principles for fostering generative processing (i.e., cognitive processing aimed at making sense of the material) include personalization (d = 0.79), voice (d = 0.74) and embodiment (d = 0.36). Some principles have boundary conditions, such as being stronger for low- rather than high-knowledge learners agents that use human-like gestures.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Naval Research (ONR)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: N00014162046