Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning

Overview > 1. Universal Multimedia Principles > 2. Specific Multimedia Principles > 3. Wrap-Up

Welcome to Nexus Insight: Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning. This Nexus Insight includes strategies, resources, and examples for integrating varied forms of media into active learning and teaching.

Objectives

You will be able to:

Explain Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning.
Analyze multimedia content examples using multimedia principles.
Select relevant multimedia content aligned with multimedia principles.

Overview

Overview: Introduction of Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning.
Universal Multimedia Principles: Multimedia, Coherence, Signaling, Spatial Contiguity, Segmenting, and Personalization.
Specific Multimedia Principles: Redundancy, Temporal Contiguity, Pre-Training, Modality, Voice, and Image.
Wrap-Up: Conclusion and relevant resources for future support.

We are all unique learners. In today's digital landscape, varied forms of media such as photos, illustrations, animations, and audio/visual content can boost your students' engagement by catering to diverse learning styles.

In the Handbook of Multimedia Learning, Richard E. Mayer discussed twelve principles that shape the design and organization of multimedia presentations (Mayer, 2001). These principles help lessen mental workload and foster a more active, personal learning experience, making your teaching both effective and memorable.

Here is a brief explanation of the Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning:

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