Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Fostering Generative Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Four of our Illuminating Insights blog series, where we explore Richard Mayer’s cognitive theory of multimedia learning and how it applies to eLearning design. In previous posts, we’ve discussed how good eLearning design reduces extraneous processing, manages essential processing, and fosters generative…
Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Managing Essential Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Three of our Illuminating Insights blog series, Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory. We’ve been exploring educational psychologist Richard Mayer’s cognitive theory of multimedia learning and its application to eLearning design. According to Mayer, good multimedia learning design reduces extraneous processing, manages essential processing,…
Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Strategies for Reducing Extraneous Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Two of our Illuminating Insights blog series, Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory, where we’ve been doing a deep dive into educational psychologist Richard Mayer’s foundational cognitive theory of multimedia learning and its application to eLearning design. In Part One, we discussed the three…
Why Multimedia Learning is Impactful: Basics & Theory: Part One
In a previous post, we discussed how using audio and visual elements strategically in learning design can be tremendously impactful. Multimedia instruction is not new, and for many decades, learning designers around the world have been using multimedia to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences….
Understanding Your Learner: The Myth of Learning Styles
“Let’s include a diagram for the visual learners.” “The narration is great for auditory learners, and we’ve included a transcript for those who learn better by reading.” “Some people learn by doing. Let’s include a practice scenario for those learners.” Sound familiar? If you’ve worked…
It’s Not Enough to Overcome the Forgetting Curve—Make Each Learning Moment Memorable
In a recent Illumina blog post, Jean Marrapodi, PhD described our mission as learning designers: to create learning activities that capture and maintain learner interest. She talked about three effective ways to structure learning activities for maximum retention: microlearning, drip learning, and spaced learning. These…