Cognitive Load Management:
- Segmenting: Break content into smaller, manageable segments to avoid overloading the viewer’s cognitive capacity.
- Weeding: Remove extraneous content that does not contribute directly to the learning objectives.
Signaling:
- Use visual and auditory cues to highlight important information and guide the viewer’s attention to key points.
Multimedia Principles:
- Dual Coding: Present information in both visual and auditory forms to leverage the brain’s capacity to process multiple channels.
- Modality Principle: Combine narration with graphics instead of on-screen text to reduce cognitive load.
Personalization:
- Use a conversational tone rather than a formal one to make the content more engaging and relatable.
- Include a visible narrator or instructor to create a sense of social presence.
Active Learning:
- Encourage viewer interaction, such as pausing the video to reflect, answer questions, or complete related tasks.
- Incorporate prompts and questions to engage viewers actively with the content.
Accessibility:
- Ensure that videos are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, by providing captions, transcripts, and alternative text for images.
Feedback:
- Provide immediate feedback on questions or activities included in the video to reinforce learning and correct misunderstandings.