Past Event

Facilitator: Maristela Petrovic-Dzerdz (TLS)

“People learn more deeply from words and graphics than from words alone. This assertion can be called the multimedia principle, and it forms the basis for using multimedia instruction—that is, instruction containing words (such as spoken text or printed text) and graphics (such as illustrations, charts, photos, animation, or video) that is intended to foster learning” (Mayer, 2009).

In this workshop, we will introduce the basics of the cognitive theory of multimedia learning (CTML), which incorporates concepts from both the science of learning and the science of instruction and discuss research-informed principles derived from it. You will engage in several short and fun “brain exercises” as we discuss the difference between rote and meaningful learning, the importance of long-term memory, and what happens when visual and verbal information is not “in sync.”

We will critically analyze examples of learning material that combine words and pictures and suggest improvements based on the examined principles. You will leave this session with practical skills that will inspire you to rethink how to effectively use multimedia in your teaching for the benefit of your learners.

If you complete this workshop you should be able to:

• Recall some of the basic principles of multimedia instruction
• Explain how to design course material (slides, course pages, handouts) to help students learn more effectively and efficiently
• Tweak your existing course material by applying principles of multimedia instruction