Build
on existing knowledge and experience.
Building on the learner's background
knowledge and on familiar situations improves retention of information. |
Active engagement
and clear, accurate presentation.
Effective media must engage and interest
the learner and convey accurate information clearly.
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Use of Visualization
as a rich learning modality.
Complex concepts are often not easily
rendered in words. 2D and 3D animation, molecular modeling and
video are important tools for visualization. |
Participation in
learning.
Interactive multimedia enables user participation.
Using interactivity in content and assessment material solidifies
learning. |
Practice makes perfect.
Opportunities for frequent practice is
an important component of any course. |
Project-based learning.
Learning science is enhanced when it
is built out of an investigation of a relevant system or problem. |
Address multiple
learning styles.
Text, graphics, narration, animation
and video are all important tools for learning. |
