Assessing the Effectiveness of Multimedia Environments: Empirically-Based Guidelines for Teachers
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Roxana Moreno, University of New Mexico, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-47-1 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
How can we help teachers assess the effectiveness of multimedia learning environments? In this paper, I present a cognitive theory of multimedia learning from which four principles of instructional design are derived and tested. For each principle, I offer an empirically-based guideline to help teachers assess the effectiveness of multimedia programs. Overall, the present analysis shows that cognitive load is a central consideration in deciding the effectiveness of multimedia instruction.
Citation
Moreno, R. (2003). Assessing the Effectiveness of Multimedia Environments: Empirically-Based Guidelines for Teachers. In C. Crawford, N. Davis, J. Price, R. Weber & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2003--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3716-3719). Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/18809/.
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