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E-Learning and the Science of Instruction Summary of Chapter 4:Contiguity Principle Source: Clark & Mayer 2008. Jessica Kluntz LHDT 548. Chapter 4: Applying the Contiguity Principle. Includes… Evidence for the best placement of text and graphics on the screen - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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E-Learning and the Science of Instruction
Summary of Chapter 4:Contiguity PrincipleSource: Clark & Mayer 2008
Jessica KluntzLHDT 548
Chapter 4: Applying the Contiguity Principle
Includes…• Evidence for the best placement of text
and graphics on the screen• Evidence for sequencing of text or audio in
conjunction with visuals• Effective and ineffective applications of the
contiguity principle, as well as the psychological basis for the results
Contiguity Principle
People learn more deeply when corresponding printed words and graphics are placed close to one another on the screen or when spoken words and graphics are presented at the same time.
Contiguity Principle Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrkokpItL8A&feature=related
Contiguity Principle 1Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics
On-screen words should be placed near the parts of the on-screen graphics to which they refer.
Daffodil
Contiguity Principle 1
Question
Why do you think this principle is valid?
Practice!
Choose the best use of the contiguity principle from the two pictures provided.
Option 1
Apple, Orange, and Bananas
Option 2
Apple Orange Bananas
Option 1
Hit the * key to be directed to reception.
Option 2
Hit the * key to be directed to reception.
Contiguity Principle 2Synchronizing Spoken Words with Graphics
Corresponding graphics and spoken words
should be presented at the same time.
Contiguity Principle 2
Question
Why do you think this principle is valid?
Contiguity Principle 2Examples of contiguity principle 2 in action:
How the Heart Workshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwYYsi6z7Q
Human Anatomy - Heart circulatory system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M959pyzatc&feature=related
Review of the Contiguity Principle
• People learn more deeply when corresponding printed words and graphics are placed close to one another on the screen or when spoken words and graphics are presented at the same time.
• On-screen words should be placed near the parts of the on-screen graphics to which they refer.
• Corresponding graphics and spoken words should be presented at the same time.
Questions?