Powerpoint+Overload

The information on this page is based on the article "[|Five Ways to Reduce PowerPoint Overload] " by Cliff Atkinson and Richard Mayer (2004).

The **Multimedia Principle** is the concept of utilizing various forms of information that are presented together whether visual and/or aural, that allow for better comprehension of the material presented. "People learn better from words and pictures than from words alone" (page 13).

media type="custom" key="4560264" This slide show shows a decent amount of information the H1N1 virus with pictures to help us better understand this topic. This shows the multimedia princible because it uses words and images to better explain the topi of the H1N1 virus. BS

media type="custom" key="4562198" This powerpoint talks about games for health and k-12 education. It talks about health risks and using certain skills to enhance your health status. This powerpoint is an example of the multimedia principle because it doesn't just include words but also pictures to help you understand and become interested. The pictures help you to relate what the message is relaying. HV

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This slideshow presents a discussion of the relevance of science education in the classrooms around the world. This slideshow provides multimedia capabilities that recognize using graphic and textual articles within the same context for overall comprehension of data. Although one of the slides in this show is a little crowded, the overall presentation is organized and understandable through the use of graphics and text together. EE.