This week we learned about creating interactive documents
through InDesign. Working on eLearning
modules through Adobe Captivate, it was a pretty intuitive process for me. That being said, I still had some issues with
the program that I had to work through.
Through the process of creating the last few projects, I definitely
see the benefits of using multiple channels of media versus only one type of
media. Using multiple types of media
allows us to reach different kinds of learners in a way that best suits their
learning style. It also allows us to
maximize the learner’s comprehension by providing instruction through multiple channels-
thereby reducing the cognitive load and improving memory. Our reading this week, Defining Audio/Video Redundancy From a Limited- Capacity Information
Processing Perspective by Annie Lang, discussed just that notion- that used
properly, multiple-channel redundant presentations are better than
single-channel presentations. The key is
not confusing the learner by providing audio that just reads what’s on the
screen or by using contradictory images.
This knowledge has already impacted my learning by guiding the eLearning
modules I’m creating. I’m now very
conscious of the impact my images and audio (if I use any) will have on my
learners when I design new modules.
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