Let's explore TWO key ideas that can help us answer this question.
The modality effect refers to how learner performance depends on the presentation mode. Improve learning when you present textual information in enhanced mode. That is, when text includes auditory format, and/or visual materials. Visual materials could include a graph, diagram, or animation.
Source: Visible Learning Meta X database
How Do You Overcome That?
One way to overcome that is to provide alternative activities that involve processing information via:
a) illustrations,
b) simulations,
d) images
e) interactive graphics
f) infographics
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