This document discusses the contiguity and modality principles for eLearning design. It defines contiguity as placing printed words near corresponding graphics and synchronizing spoken words with graphics. Modality refers to putting words in spoken form rather than printed text. The document outlines common mistakes that violate these principles like separating text from graphics. It then has group exercises to find examples of mistakes and corrections. Finally, it discusses why contiguity is important and defines the visual processing channel for multimedia.
6. Contiguity Principle #1 Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics Principle #2 Synchronize Spoken Words with Corresponding Graphics Narration: “This is a Washington Apple” Apple
7. 6 Common Mistakes Separation of Text and Graphics Separation of feedback Screens with Links Exercise Separate from Directions Captions at bottom of screen Using a Legend
8. Group Exercise You will be assigned a common mistake and tasked to find an example to share back to the group. Separation of Text and Graphics- Connie Separation of feedback- Christian Screens with Links- Linda Exercise Separate from Directions- Mike Captions at bottom of screen- Pete Using a Legend- Shirley
9. Mistake #1Separation of text and Graphics on Scrolling Screens You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there is separation of text and graphics for a learner. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
11. Mistake #2Separation of feedback from Questions or Responses You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there is separation of feedback from Questions or Responses. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
13. Mistake #3Covering Lesson Screens with Linked Windows You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there are a bunch of links connected to the lesson. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
15. Mistake #4Presenting Exercise Directions Separate from the Exercise You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there is are exercise directions separate from the exercise. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
17. Mistake #5Displaying Captions at the Bottoms of Screens You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there are captions at the bottom of the screen. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
19. Mistake #6Using a Legend to Indicate the Parts of a Graphic You have 5 minutes to find or create an example where there is a legend to indicate parts on a graphic. Be prepared to show or explain correct version.
20. Correct VersionUsing a Legend to Indicate the Parts of a Graphic Insert Correct version here
21. Group Discussion Why do you think the Contiguity Principle is important in eLearning?
Separation of Graphics and Narration Through IconsSeparation of Graphics and Narration in a Continuous Presentation
Whenever there is a graphic as the focus it should be presented simultaneously with the audio so the learner doesn’t have to is the focus on the words and audio at the same time. By keeping the written text the learner is experiencing more cognitive load.