Substantive Post #1: Theories of Multimedia Learning

Bykhoal3

Before learning about theories of multimedia learning, I assumed that adding visuals to learning materials automatically made them better. It felt obvious that pictures, videos, and graphics would help people learn. After reading about Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML), I realized that this isn’t always true. Multimedia only works well when it’s designed…

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Welcome and Introduction

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Before proceeding with this first blog post, we expect you to consider your privacy preferences carefully and that you have considered the following options: First tasks you might explore with your new blog: Do consider creating categories for each course that you take should you wish to document your learning (or from professional learning activities…