Duration and Associated literature
Hour 1: 37:19
Hour 2: 39:00
Alessi, M.S., and Trollip, S.R. (2001). Chapter 1: Introduction. in: In Multimedia for learning; Methods and development (3rd ed) (pp10-47). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Introduction

Introduction-continued

In this first lecture a short introduction will be given. The aims and learning outcomes of the different modules will be explained, together with what is expected to finish this course successfully.

Other topics discussed in this lecture:
The most important definitions of multimedia learning and instructing are given. Also the processing of pictures, spoken words, and printed words. The technology-centered and the learner-centered approach are given and compared. Some important metaphors for multimedia learning are discussed.