Oct 11
Last week we learned that Pictures and Narration is better than Pictures and Narration and Text. But what if you have to have Pictures and written text (no narration). This week we look into this using the Spatial Contiguity Principle. The Spatial Contiguity Principle means that you want related words and pictures close together. Let’s …
Oct 04
The Redundancy Principle is one in which you want to avoid overloading the learner’s working memory. Remember that your student can only process so much information. Any additional information beyond the learner’s capacity will be lost. In the redundancy principle we are looking at situations where additional information is not needed for the student to …
Sep 27
Last week we looked at the Coherence Principle of Multimedia Learning. In that principle we explored the effects of extraneous information. This week we dive into the Signaling Principle, in which we try to focus attention on items that need to be learned. Using the Signaling Principle means using cues to help guide your student’s …
Sep 20
Last week I let you know that we would be looking at the 12 Multimedia Principles, and we’ll get started this week with the Coherence Principle. The Coherence Principle means eliminating extraneous words, pictures, and sounds. When this is done there is a deeper understanding of material presented. To start looking at this principle it …
Sep 13
When we look at learning, in both the face-to-face classroom, and especially in on-line learning, an important aspect is Multimedia Learning (how we learn using words and pictures). The definition of multimedia used here is that: “Words” include spoken text or printed text. “Pictures” would be illustrations, photos, animation, or video. Multimedia learning then is …
Sep 06
In a face to face situation, instructor presence is easy …. you’re right there with your students, but when teaching online this can be tougher, unless you are thinking about it and making sure you are present to students. One of the major reasons why students drop out of online courses is that they feel …
Aug 23
As we start Fall semester I wanted to share with you a few tips on making On-Line Learning more effective. These tips come from the group eLearning Industry. In their article, they mention how online students are more likely to drop their on-line course due to their unrealistic expectations, poor planning, and because of a …
Nov 16
This week I wanted to share with you a article from the eLearning Industry on 4 tactics in creating online learning experiences. The following was written by Peter Schroeder who is an eLearning expert. ————————————————————————————————————————— Craft Unforgettable Online Learning Experiences Using These 4 Tactics A great online course is set up in a way that encourages …
Oct 23
Here is an interesting article from Faculty Focus Pause, Play, Repeat: Using Pause Procedure in Online Microlectures By: Judith Dutill, MA, and Melissa Wehler, PhD The article advocates combining microlectures with pauses for interactive activities that allow students to review, process and clarify their understanding. The can include responding to brief writing prompts, playing “Devils …
Jan 25
January 26, 2016 10:00 am – 11:15 am AK time Begin Registration… Virtual classroom technology (ILinc, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Elluminate, etc.) provides a wonderful live, real-time bridge between the traditional classroom and the learner. But it isn’t “just like” the traditional classroom, and in the wrong hands can be deadly dull. In this session we’ll …
