Why Teach with Video?

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Why is educational multimedia video important?

How does multimedia learning begin?

A multichannel model of multimedia cognitive processing. Adapted from Clark and Mayer, 2011.

A multichannel model of multimedia cognitive processing. Adapted from Clark and Mayer, 2011.

  • eyes and ears are two separate sensory and information input channels
  • channels can be overloaded, or encounter interference
  • videos can be selected to minimize issues of channel inputs