Contemporary research in educational psychology has underscored the pivotal role of cognitive load in shaping the efficacy of multimedia learning. The cognitive load theory posits that learners’ ...

The Journal of the Learning Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 4 (October-December, 2012), pp. 583-625 (43 pages) This study compared the affordances of 4 multimedia learning environments for specific learning ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In this study, the authors compared four multimedia learning arrangements differing in instructional approach on effectiveness and efficiency ...

On October 19, Miami alum and world-renowned educational psychologist Richard E. Mayer returned to campus to give a psychology colloquium on multimedia learning and how knowledge can be transferred to ...

Gone are the days of just dusty book spines and the sounds of silence. Throughout the country, public libraries are extending their mission beyond loaner books and resources: They’re providing ...

Today’s educators are challenged with keeping students engaged in their learning to help them build the knowledge and employability skills they’ll need to be successful. But how do teachers accomplish ...

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in every classroom, teachers are no longer asking why they should use the tools, but how the tools should be used properly. Incorporating multimedia—such as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Griffin covers postsecondary education and the future of work. In recent days, I’ve been reflecting on my time as a policy ...

Combined RISC/DSP Capabilities Provide High-Performance, Low-Power Processor Solution for Consumer Electronics San Jose, CA., March 1, 2003 * * * ARC International (LSE: ARK), a world leader in ...