Which multimedia learning (MML) principles did Dr. Ray Pastore now follow in his video about MML principles?
Dr, Ray Pastore says that the multimedia learning principle is ‘a combination of words and pictures is better for learning than from words alone.’ To learn this principle, it is necessary to have a starting step.
It is necessary to note that there are three types of memories.
- Sensory memory
- Working memory
- Long term memory
The sensory memory picks up what has been seen (visual) and heard (audio). In the case of multimedia, it picks up visuals from illustrations. The narrations/words are either text/written or sounds from the presenter. Texts would go to the visual part of the sensory while sounds go to the ear.
At this juncture, it is necessary to note that a mixture of both illustration and text could overload the visual sensory memory because the learner has to split between looking at the picture/illustration and reading. It is, therefore, necessary to combine an illustration with narration (sound). This idea supports Dr. Ray Pastore multimedia principle. If the text has to be there, it should be short and precise.
The visual and audio from the sensory memory go to the working memory and are rearranged to make meaning to the user. Additionally, the information that is stored in the long-term memory is retrieved and integrated with the current information in the working memory.
In conclusion, going back at Pastore’s multimedia principle, it is vital to combine words and pictures. Words and pictures do not overload the memory, but increase cognitive processing.
Bibliography
Pastore, R. (2018, August 16). What is multimedia learning? What is multimedia?. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-sknUVq1mk
Thank you for your post and interesting reflections on the concepts from Pastore’s talk.