The document discusses principles of effective multimedia instruction, including the multimedia principle (using words and graphics rather than just words) and the contiguity principle (embedding words near corresponding graphics). It defines different types of graphics and explains how each can be used to teach different types of content. It also discusses cognitive load and how graphics can help engage learners and facilitate knowledge construction.

1. Applying the Multimedia & Contiguity Principle EDTECH 513 Dawn Tush

6. Decorative - added for aesthetic appeal

7. Representational - illustrate the appearance of an object Bike Riding

8. Organizational - show qualitative relationships among content Qualit ative -> Qualit y

9. Relational - summarize quantitative relationships Quantit ative -> Quant ity

10. Transformational - illustrate changes in time or over space

11. Interpretive - make intangible phenomena visible and concrete

14. Facts Description: Unique and isolated information such as specific application screens, forms or product data

15. Concepts Description: Groups of objects, events or symbols designated by a single name

17. Procedure Description: A series of steps resulting in completion of a task

21. What is the Contiguity Principle? The contiguity principle is the need to embed printed words near the graphic they describe.

22. Contiguity Principle 1 Place Printed Words Near corresponding Graphics How To Roll Out Sugar Cookies 1) Place dough on waxed paper 2) Place rolling pin on dough and roll back & forth 3) Place cleaned tuna can on top of rolled dough & press down 4) Use spatula to place on baking pan