Multimedia Learning

     Multimedia learning is a cognitive theory which is built on the principal of enhancing the learning by providing not only verbal but also visual input. This theory is known to be popularized by Richard E. Mayer. The theory focuses on delivering the dual senses, which are words (verbal) and pictures (visual), to the senses, ears and eyes. It is believed the appeal to both of these cognitive senses will improve the learning more than it would if it was to be limited to verbal channel. The senses transfer the input to the working memory, whose capacity is limited. Representation of the sounds and images in the working memory has to be solidified with prior knowledge to be saved in long-term memory. The whole process of implementing multimedia learning into lessons is difficult and therefore requires efforts of both the input source (teacher) and the learner. In order to understand the theory better, I am implementing this method and adding a visualization.