Theories in Multimedia University of the Philippines – Open University OER by : Emerald Faye S. Morales 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning BA Multimedia Studies
Page 1 2 3 4 Coherence Lesser elements = more learning! Principle 1 Recommended Not Recommended 5
Using signaling cues would catch the attention of readers to a specific spot, and can be an indication that a thought is important. Signaling / X Principle 2 Page 1 2 3 4 Not using signaling cues can make readers think that all information are equally important. 5
Graphics only Narration only Redundancy X X Texts only X Graphics + Narration + Texts / Principle 3 Page 1 2 3 4 5
Spatial Contiguity Words and pictures are near. Principle 4 Page 1 2 3 4 5
Temporal Contiguity Words and pictures are simultaneously presented Principle 5 Page 1 2 3 4 5 / X Click here for the next part