5. Applying the Contiguity Principle: Align Words to Corresponding Graphics
Published Online: 4 JAN 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118255971.ch5
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Book Title
e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, Third Edition
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How to Cite
Clark, R. C. and Mayer, R. E. (2011) Applying the Contiguity Principle: Align Words to Corresponding Graphics, in e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, Third Edition, Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118255971.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 4 JAN 2012
- Published Print: 1 AUG 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470874301
Online ISBN: 9781118255971
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Keywords:
- contiguity principle;
- spoken words;
- printed word;
- graphics;
- word alignment
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Contiguity Principle 1: Place Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics
Contiguity Principle 2: Synchronize Spoken Words with Corresponding Graphics
Psychological Reasons for the Contiguity Principle
Evidence for Presenting Printed Words Near Corresponding Graphics
Evidence for Presenting Spoken Words at the Same Time
as Corresponding Graphics
What We Don't Know About Contiguity