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What is Coherence Principle

Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in K-12 Education
A principle of best practice in creation of multimedia presentations in which creators should not include any type of information that is not related to content and context of a presentation.
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Principles of Learning in the Technology-Enhanced Classroom
Kevin S. Krahenbuhl (Middle Tennessee State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2706-0.ch006
Abstract
This chapter presents a contextual overview of common misconceptions, challenges, and conceptual frames of importance with respect to learning with technology. Having explored these foundational elements, it adapts principles of learning and multimedia informed by empirical research in cognitive science for the technology-enhanced classroom. The chapter concludes with areas for future research expanding on this synthesis of research and a discussion of its implications and applications for educators in these technologically rich learning environments.
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Theory and Application: Construction of Multimodal eLearning
People learn better when extraneous material is excluded from a multimedia lesson (Mayer, 2005 AU35: The in-text citation "Mayer, 2005" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
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Multimedia Design of Assistive Technology for Those with Learning Disabilities
An instructional principle proposing that learners learn more deeply when extraneous information is excluded (Mayer, 2005d).
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