2. Multimedia Design Ruth Ronan, Facilitator

3. Objective Participants will apply the theory of multimedia learning to design a 5-7 slide mini-lecture video presentation for use in an LMS environment.

4. Cognitivism  Cognitive Learning Theory is an approach to the study of learning that focuses on the thought processes that underlie learning.  It is sometimes called brain-based learning.  Some major contributors were Jean Piaget, Leslie Hart, David P. Ausubel, Jerome Bruner and Robert Gagné.

5. Problem slide…

7. Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning Originated by Richard E. Mayer Based on 3 Assumptions: Dual-Channel – for visual/pictorial and auditory/verbal processing Limited Capacity – each channel has a limited capacity for processing Active Processing – organizes selected information into coherent mental representations, integrated with prior knowledge. 1 2 3

8. Selecting PicturesEyes Pictorial Model Dual Channels Prior Knowledge PowerPoint Presentation Sensory Memory Working Memory Long-Term Memory OrganizingIntegrating SoundsWordsEars Verbal Model Images

9. Selecting PicturesEyes Pictorial Model Processing of Pictures Prior Knowledge PowerPoint Presentation Sensory Memory Working Memory Long-Term Memory OrganizingIntegrating Images

10. Selecting Processing of Spoken Words Prior Knowledge PowerPoint Presentation Sensory Memory Working Memory Long-Term Memory OrganizingIntegrating SoundsWordsEars Verbal Model

11. Selecting Eyes Pictorial Model Processing of Printed Words Prior Knowledge PowerPoint Presentation Sensory Memory Working Memory Long-Term Memory OrganizingIntegrating SoundsWordsEars Verbal Model Images

12. Selecting PicturesEyes Pictorial Model Dual Channels Prior Knowledge PowerPoint Presentation Sensory Memory Working Memory Long-Term Memory OrganizingIntegrating SoundsWordsEars Verbal Model Images

13. Multimedia Design Activity

14. Mini-Lecture Project  Apply the theory of multimedia learning to design and record a 5-7 slide mini-lecture presentation, using PowerPoint or Google Drive and present.me. present.me  After publishing the finished video in present.me, post the URL in forum provided for this purpose, and embed the code in the designated area in Moodle.

15. References Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning Pfeiffer. Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia learning (2nd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press. Merriam, S. B., Caffarella, R. S., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2012). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide Jossey-Bass.