Multimedia Learning Theory is based on three (concepts) from the Cognitive Sciences: These are Dual Channels,Limited Capacity, and Active Processing. · Dual Channels states that the individual takes in external information through the ears (auditory channel) and the eyes (visual channel). · Limited Capacity states that the individual’s working memory is limited in the amount of information he/she can make sense of at one time. · Active Processing states that the individual undergoes an active process that attempts to select essential information, organize it into logical knowledge structures, and then integrates these into the prior knowledge in long-term memory.
THE COGNITIVE THEORY OF MULTIMEDIA LEARNING
· Dual Channels states that the individual takes in external information through the ears (auditory channel) and the eyes (visual channel).
· Limited Capacity states that the individual’s working memory is limited in the amount of information he/she can make sense of at one time.
· Active Processing states that the individual undergoes an active process that attempts to select essential information, organize it into logical knowledge structures, and then integrates these into the prior knowledge in long-term memory.