Modality & Redundancy eLearning Principles

Anne Negus EDTECH 513 Spring 2009

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Objectives 1.

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Define the Modality Principle Describe the learning theory supporting the Modality Principle Describe the psychological reasoning behind the Modality Principle Identify learning situations where the Modality Principle does not apply

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Definition Narration On-screen Text

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Theory

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Psychology Graphics & Narration COGNITIVE LOAD Graphics & Narration & Written Text

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Exceptions  Familiarity  Memory Support  Language Familiarity  Printed Words Only Narration On-screen Text

Lesson 1: Modality Principle Best Practice Graphics COGNITIVE LOAD Narration

Modality Principle Assessment 1.

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Define: “Modality Principle”.

Describe the learning theory supporting the Modality Principle What is the psychological reason that supports the Modality Principle?

List at least two learning situations where the modality principle does not apply

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Objectives 1.

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Define the Redundancy Principle Describe the learning theory behind Redundancy Principle Describe the psychological reasons for the Redundancy Principle Identify learning situations where narrating on screen text should be avoided

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Definition On-screen Text

Narration

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Narration

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Theory Channel 1: Verbal Channel 2: Visual Mental Connection

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Psychology Narrated Text Animated Graphic Printed Text

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Exceptions Use both text and narration with:  With audio recordings w/no graphic (Podcast)  Complicated technical verbiage  Learning new foreign language  Slowly-paced presentation of material  Learner-controlled presentation of material On-screen Text

Narration

Lesson 2: Redundancy Principle Assessment 1.

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Define “Redundancy Principle.” In your own words, explain the learning theory behind Redundancy Principle.

In your own words, explain the psychological reasons for the Redundancy Principle.

List at least 2 learning situations where narrating on-screen text should be avoided.

Resources • Modality Redundancy, Questioning Learning Styles Hypothesis – Presentation, Dr. Barbara Schroeder • Clark, R. & Mayer, R. (2008). E-Learning and The Science of Instruction, 2 nd Edition. Pfeiffer.

• Microsoft Clip Art Gallery