E-learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning

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 Teaching and Learning
Phase of education  Continuing Professional Development
Geographical area  International (more than one area)
 

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Authors Ruth Colvin Clark and Richard E Mayer offer essential information and guidelines for selecting, designing, and developing asynchronous and synchronous e-learning courses, based on scientific theory of how people learn and the results from over twenty-five years of research on multimedia learning. This new edition includes guidelines on a range of e-learning issues including the use of text, visuals, and audio; the best use of communication tools such as chat and discussion boards for collaborative learning; lesson design techniques to build problem-solving skills; and how to best use virtual coaches to improve learning.

Authors: Clark, Ruth Colvin and Mayer, Richard E
Published by Pfeiffer, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-7879-8683-4 (hardback)



contributed by: Molly Gunn, Dundee, Scotland: 04 June 2008