8. Applying the Coherence Principle: Adding Material Can Hurt Learning
Published Online: 4 JAN 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118255971.ch8
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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 Coherence Principle: Adding Material Can Hurt Learning, 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.ch8
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:
- e-Lesson;
- extraneous audio;
- extraneous graphics;
- extraneous word;
- e-Learning
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Coherence Principle 1: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Audio
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Audio in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Audio
Coherence Principle 2: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Graphics
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Graphics in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Graphics Added for Interest
Evidence for Using Simpler Visuals
Coherence Principle 3: Avoid e-Lessons with Extraneous Words
Psychological Reasons to Avoid Extraneous Words in e-Learning
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added for Interest
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added to Expand on Key Ideas
Evidence for Omitting Extraneous Words Added for Technical Depth
What We Don't Know About Coherence