Multimedia and Contiguity principle By Carly Barnes Edtech 513

Learning Objective At the end of the lesson the learner will understand and be able to identify the elements of the Multimedia and Contiguity principles.

Multimedia Principle Select graphics that support learning – Pyramid of value Decorative – aesthetic appeal only Representational – illustrate the appearance of an object Organizational – show relationships content Relational – shows relationship among information Transformational – changes over time and space Interpretive – make the intangible visible and concrete Best         not as useful

Multimedia Principle - Decorative Does not add anything to the lesson. For visual appeal only.

Multimedia Principle - Representational In a lesson on using a projector this picture would do little to help the user. Useful to show Facts and concepts

Multimedia Principle - Organizational This tree diagram shows possible outcomes visually. Useful to show facts and Concepts.

Multimedia Principle - Relational In this visual the learner can see the difference in the team’s scores. Useful to show process.

Multimedia Principle - Transformational This visual shows learners the steps of a beans growth. Useful to show process, procedure and principle

Multimedia Principle - Interpretive Learners can understand Intangible ideas such as the structure of DNA in a cell using a visual such as this. Useful to show principle, process or concepts.

Multimedia Principle Words alone are not as effective as…

Multimedia Principle Illustrations are more effective than animations

Contiguity Principle 1. Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics To follow these directions the learner has to look between the pictures on the top and the words at the bottom.

Contiguity Principle 1. Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics The diagram clearly labels the parts of the plant and show the user with arrows.

Contiguity Principle 2. Synchronize spoken words with corresponding graphics. Spoken word and text should be presented together

Check what you know… According to the Multimedia Principle and the Contiguity Principle which illustration will best benefit learners?

Check what you know… According to the Multimedia Principle and the Contiguity Principle which illustration will best benefit learners?

Check what you know… This pie chart is an example of: Relational Organizational representational

Check what you know… This pie chart is an example of: Relational Organizational Representational

Check what you know… According to the Multimedia Principle and the Contiguity Principle this illustration s interpretive. What types of content are best explained with interpretive illustrations? (You may choose more than one answer.) Facts Concepts Process Procedure Principle

Check what you know… According to the Multimedia Principle and the Contiguity Principle this illustration s interpretive. What types of content are best explained with interpretive illustrations? (You may choose more than one answer.) Facts Concepts Process Procedure Principle