Richard Mayer
Richard Mayer’s research on multimedia for learning actually proves text works better
Educational technology professionals cite Richard Mayer’s 2008 study more than any other research on multimedia instruction. They are citing the wrong conclusion. Mayer did not prove multimedia enhances learning. He proved multimedia creates cognitive problems requiring ten different workarounds – and accidentally built the case for text-based instruction. What Richard Mayer actually found Through hundreds…
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