Title :
The design of multimedia learning based on working memory
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Educ. Sci. & Technol., Zhejiang Univ. of Technol., Hangzhou, China
Abstract :
The limited working memory is one of the significant factors that constrain the effectiveness of multimedia learning. In the framework of working memory and its related model, this paper provides a tutorial overview of four fundamental theories on the design of multimedia learning, and investigates some guidelines for managing cognitive load and enhancing instructional efficiency of multimedia learning environments.
Keywords :
cognitive systems; computer aided instruction; design; multimedia systems; storage management; cognitive load; design; instructional efficiency; multimedia learning; working memory; Animation; Educational institutions; Load modeling; Memory management; Multimedia communication; Psychology; Visualization; cognitive load; multimedia learning; working memory;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Control Engineering (ICECE), 2011 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Yichang
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8162-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICECENG.2011.6056790
