The modality principle is used to help manage essential processing. The modality principle states that lessons should present pictures and spoken words rather than pictures and printed words. Let's watch a brief video on using the modality principle.
According to Mayer, "the cognitive theory of multimedia learning predicts that the positive effects of using spoken text should be strongest when the material is complex, the presentation is fast-paced, and the learners are familiar with the words" (2009, p.215).
Mayer, R. (2009). Multimedia Learning 2nd ed. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
This is a very helpful video. Thanks for posting it. It reminds me of the importance of not overloading one sensory channel and the effectiveness of accessing both (visual & audio). Again, thanks for explaining this principle.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate having narration in my presentations. Often times in my field, medical technologist, there are words and context that learners can benefit from having someone explain them versus reading them.
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