This presentation was designed to demonstrate the principles of Multimedia and Contiguity to a targeted audience of online instructors.

1. Principles of Multimedia and Contiguity Cory Plough

5. Examples of MM Principle Used Beneficially Using video demonstrations to explain a new tool or concept. Graphic Types: Transformational or Interpretive

6. Good Examples cont. Using screen captures with text to demonstrate a procedure. Graphic Type: Representational

7. Good Examples cont. Visuals that show a relationship among concepts or information Graphic Types: Organizational or Relational

8. Examples of Not Using MM Principle Correctly Lesson Page is text based only with no graphics Graphic Type: None

9. Incorrect Usage Examples cont. Graphics that decorate the page, but do not enhance the information being taught. Graphic Type: Decorative

13. Examples of Using Contiguity Principles Correctly Use brief descriptions under or within the pic to provide information and even instructions. Note: if text is located below the pic it should be VERY close.

14. Correct Examples cont. Use tools such as Voicethread or PhotoStory that allow you to record audio on top of graphics. This provides the student with audio and graphics simultaneously.

15. Correct Example cont. Feedback should be given on same page as the student answer. Whether you are using Flash or A Web 2.0 based tool for assessment, provide feedback near student response.

16. Examples of Using Contiguity Principles Incorrectly Animation should include spoken words or written words that help explain within the presentation. Be careful of selecting tools that do not such as this program.

17. Incorrect Usage Examples cont.

18. Incorrect Usage Examples cont. Graphic included but instructions that accompany it are actually so far down the page, they are not visible to the student so the graphic becomes irrelevant and maybe even confusing.