Multimedia learning / Richard E. Mayer.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Section 1 Introduction To Multimedia Learning -- 1. The Promise of Multimedia Learning -- 2. Science of Learning: Determining How Multimedia Learning Works -- 3. Science of Instruction: Determining What Works in Multimedia Learning -- 4. Science of Assessment: Determining What Was Learned in Multimedia Learning -- 5. Multimedia Principle -- Section 2 Principles for Reducing Extraneous Processing in Multimedia Learning -- 6. Coherence Principle -- 7. Signaling Principle -- 8. Redundancy Principle -- 9. Spatial Contiguity Principle -- 10. Temporal Contiguity Principle -- Section 3 Principles for Managing Essential Processing in Multimedia Learning -- 11. Segmenting Principle -- 12. Pre-Training Principle -- 13. Modality Principle -- Section 4 Principles for Fostering Generative Processing in Multimedia Learning -- 14. Personalization Principle -- 15. Voice Principle -- 16. Image Principle -- 17. Embodiment Principle -- 18. Immersion Principle -- 19. Generative Activity Principle -- Section 5 Conclusion -- 20. Principles of Multimedia Design.

"Multimedia instruction refers to communications involving words and pictures that are intended to foster learning. How can we design effective multimedia instruction? In this book I review principles of instructional design that are based on experimental research studies carried out by my colleagues and me and that are grounded in a theory of how people learn from words and pictures, which I call the cognitive theory of multimedia learning. In short, the premise underlying this book is that the design of multimedia instruction should be based on research evidence and grounded in learning theory. If you are interested in an evidenced-based and theory-grounded approach to multimedia instructional design, then this book is for you"-- Provided by publisher.