Multimedia and Contiguity Principles project 1

Elizabeth Akosah

Multimedia

After viewing this instruction, the learner will be able to actively engage in Multimedia and Cognitive principles.

Multimedia What is MultimediaUpon completion of this module the learner will be able to

define multimedia.Multimedia is the principle of applying words and graphics

rather than words alone.(Clark, Meyer, 2008)

Do Visuals Make a Difference? Mayer describes potential benefits of multimedia. Since

humans possess visual and auditory information processing capabilities, we need to take advantage of both capabilities at once.

In addition, these two channels process information quite differently, so the combination of multiple media is useful in calling on the capabilities of both systems.

Meaningful connections between text and graphics potentially allow for deeper understanding and better mental models than from either alone.

Static illustrations Objective: The learner will be able to define Static

illustrations Static illustration◦ Stand-alone image◦ A picture or graphicStatic Illustration is a fixed picture or graphic

Example What does a static illustration do It is better to add graphic to words, and also use animation

or static illustration. The image at the bottom right is a graphic image but does not

teach us the lesson at hand. This is just a decorative piece of static or graphic illustration.

Good example of static illustration Visualization and Representation To your right is an example of a map that represent the state

of Georgia which is know for its Peaches, peanuts, yellow jacket, and the Georgia bull dogs.

Application Words and graphic are very important to learners who have

very little knowledge of the domain. The previous slide shows picture, text and information that

you can see and observe. The learner can focus on the

picture and text making cognitive relation possible.

Objective: The learner will define organizational graphics upon completion of this module.

Organizational graphics applies to pictures that shows hierarchy. The below picture shows a hierarchy of a family from the oldest to the youngest.

Objective: Upon completion the learner will be able to define relational principal of design

Relational design is a visual that summarize quantitative relationship. For example a bar graph or pie chart.

The pie chart below show 1/5 of the pie.

Objective: Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to define transformational design concepts.

Transformational design process changes in time or over space. An example of this will be the process of seed germination. See below picture. This picture shows how a tiny seed grows and transform.

Objective: The learner will be able to define the concept of Interpretive Design

Interpretive design are used to describe intangible structure that are not easily grasp. For example how data is

transformed and transmitted through the internet.

Let us recap what we have learned

Based on cognitive theory and research evidence we recommend that e-learning course include words and graphic, rather that words alone. By words we mean printed text, by graphic we mean static illustrations. (Clark, Meyer, 2008)

After viewing these materials the learner will be able to identify structures with text to determine if the material meets the criteria’s definition.

Quiz timeAccording to the what we have learned what type of

media described the graphic that we see in this picture.Organizational Transformational InterpretiveRelational

See next slide for answer

Answer According to the what we have learned what type of media

described the graphic that we see in this picture. Organizational Transformational (correct answer) Interpretive Relational

Quiz What type of graphic principle is applied to this image if you

were in a science class. Organizational Transformational Decorative Relational

See next slide for answer

Answer What type of graphic principle is applied to this image if you

were in a science class. Organizational Transformational Decorative (correct answer)

Relational

Let us recap what Multimedia is one more time

Multimedia is the principle of applying words and graphics rather than words alone.(Clark, Meyer, 2008).

Contiguity Principle

What is Contiguity?

Objective The learner will be able to identify contiguity principles

through examples upon completion of this exercise Let’s move on

Definition

Contiguity is the aligning of words to corresponding graphics

Contiguity principle 1Coordinate printed words and graphic

Let’s look at these examples• This is a poor example: The rate of accidental deaths has increased over the years

• This is a good example

• The rate of accidental deaths has increased over the past four years

ProximityWhat’s the difference?

In the first picture the descriptions were there but it appeared to be decorative items.

In the second picture comments were used in proximity to the items the lesson is related to. The direction were on the screen instead of the learners guessing the years.

Principle 2Synchronize spoken words with corresponding graphics

Overwhelming the learner

Principle 2 talks about spoken words with corresponding graphics. This keeps the reader focused and not overwhelmed.

When a lesson separates corresponding words and graphic the learning cycle is broken and the reader focuses on the button to push rather than contents that is being taught.

Let’s look at the next slide for an example.

Integrated vs. Separate text

• Text separate from graphics Text integrated into graphics

Facts

• Contiguity reduces load on working memory and thus increases learning.

• Active learning involves constructing and connecting visual and verbal representations of material.

Audio /Visual

Do not place text on a page with video and expect the reader to align the material contiguity .

When the graphic is a video showing steps to perform a task the narration describing each step should be presented at the time as the action on the screen.

Why?

• We do not know how the learner interpret the conversation of words.

• We do not know the extent of detail processing the material.

• How the learner processed characteristics of the voice or tone of the material.

Let us recap what we have learned.Always remember to

Place printed words with graphics. Why? Graphics facilitate active learning. Words alone may cause shallow learning.

Synchronize spoken words with corresponding graphics. Why? This will keep the learner focused at the task at hand without wondering

Audio /Visual. Why? We don’t know how the learner processed characteristics of the voice or tone of the material.

References:

• Clark, R C., & Meyer, R.E. (2008) e-learning and the Science of Instruction. Second Edition. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

• Microsoft Clip Art, 2008.• Images.google.com.• Original works: Elizabeth Akosah