Mayer’s Theory of Multimedia Learning – The 12 Principles

tNow that courses are taking place mostly on-line, it is even more important to know the theories and evidence about how brains process information from our presentations.

The world of remote learning depends heavily on the use of multimedia. This presentation will review the 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning as theorized by Dr. Richard Mayer from his research.

Attendees will receive a summary sheet of the 12 principles to help with optimizing their online presentations.

Learning objectives:

• Define multimedia
• List and discuss the 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning
• Evaluate presentations regarding the use of the 12 principles