February 27, 2017
What is Visual Learning? Identifying and Understanding the Benefits of Visual Learning
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The Dual-Channel Theory, established by Allen Paivio, states that humans process verbal information (spoken words and sounds) through a different processing channel that we process visual images (the "real world" around us, pictures, written text, etc.). Using that as a foundation, the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, established by Richard Mayer, makes three points (source for list below):- There are two separate channels (auditory and visual) for processing information (sometimes referred to as Dual-Coding theory);
- Each channel has a limited (finite) capacity (similar to Sweller’s notion of Cognitive Load);
- Learning is an active process of filtering, selecting, organizing, and integrating information based upon prior knowledge.
- eLearning courses that make use of visuals and audio can increase learning effectiveness
- Because each of those processing channels has a limited capacity and can be overwhelmed, that blend of audio and visuals in an eLearning course must be designed well
- eLearning designers need to do what they can to increase the odds that important information will "make it through" the brain's filtering and selecting processes
- eLearning must also do what they can to help learners organization information and integrate it with prior knowledge
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