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Multimedia & Visual Learning Aids Flashcards

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  1. When designing a slide presentation for adult learners, the 6x6 rule recommends limiting slides to:

    Answer: 6 bullet points per slide and 6 words per bullet

    The 6x6 rule states each slide should have no more than 6 bullet points with no more than 6 words each to maintain clarity.

  2. Which principle explains why learners retain more from words and pictures together than from words alone?

    Answer: Dual coding theory

    Dual coding theory, proposed by Allan Paivio, holds that combining verbal and visual information creates two memory traces, enhancing retention.

  3. A CPI instructor wants to reduce extraneous cognitive load in a video tutorial. The BEST approach is to:

    Answer: Remove irrelevant graphics and keep narration focused

    Removing irrelevant visuals and keeping narration on-topic eliminates extraneous cognitive load that competes with learning.

  4. In multimedia instruction, the coherence principle states that learning is improved when:

    Answer: Interesting but irrelevant material is excluded

    The coherence principle (Mayer) holds that seductive details—interesting but irrelevant content—hurt learning by diverting attention.

  5. An instructor is choosing between an animation and a series of static diagrams to explain a mechanical process. Research suggests:

    Answer: Animations are only beneficial when the process is too fast to observe in reality

    Research shows animations offer the greatest advantage for processes that occur too rapidly or too slowly for real-world observation.

  6. Which color contrast ratio is recommended by WCAG 2.1 AA standards for normal-sized text in instructional materials?

    Answer: 4.5:1

    WCAG 2.1 AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text to ensure readability for users with low vision.

  7. When embedding video into an instructor-led training session, the recommended maximum clip length to maintain learner attention is:

    Answer: 6–9 minutes

    Research on video engagement, including MIT studies, indicates cognitive attention peaks in the 6–9 minute window before significant drop-off occurs.