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E-Learning and the Science of Instruction (Fourth Edition)
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E-Learning and the Science of Instruction (Fourth Edition)

Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning

Pfeiffer, 2016 more...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Applicable
  • Well Structured

Recommendation

In this step-by-step, highly-detailed guide, learning consultant Ruth Colvin Clark and psychologist Richard E. Mayer teach evidence-based best practices and principles of e-learning design. Some of their points are obvious, such as instructions to combine words with images. However, they also debunk some commonly held learning myths – such as combining words, images and audio – that may impede learning. Clark and Mayer anchor their suggestions in data and include helpful scenarios to guide you.

Take-Aways

  • A blend of digital and in-person instruction proves the most effective approach to workplace learning.
  • Successful e-learning design balances pace and complexity and considers how human memory works.
  • The Multimedia Principle: Use graphics and words together.

About the Authors

Learning consultant, speaker and instructor Ruth Colvin Clark is past president of the International Society for Performance Improvement. Psychology professor Richard E. Mayer earned prestigious awards in educational psychology, including recognition as the world’s most productive researcher in his field. 


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