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45 - Multimedia Learning in e-Courses

from Part VIII - Multimedia Learning with Media

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 November 2021

By
Ruth Colvin Clark
Edited by
Richard E. Mayer  and
Logan Fiorella
Richard E. Mayer
Affiliation:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Logan Fiorella
Affiliation:
University of Georgia
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Summary

The sudden emergence of a lethal virus necessitating social distancing required billions of students worldwide to engage in various forms of e-learning, the effects of which are currently unknown. In some instructional contexts, the overall proportion of e-learning relative to in-person classes may continue on an upward trajectory. A long-history of media comparison research shows that learning is less a function of the delivery medium and more reflective of instructional methods that support human cognitive processes. In this chapter I emphasize evidence-based e-learning methods that (1) manage mental load, (2) promote productive engagement, and (3) offer feedback that guides learners to improved responses. I discuss the use of these methods to guide the design of digital explanations, engagement opportunities, and feedback in synchronous and asynchronous e-learning. I also discuss emerging digital learning opportunities in the form of interactive virtual reality and learning games.

Keywords

e-learningmedia comparison researchvirtual realitylearning gamesonline learning
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The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning , pp. 537 - 551
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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