Standard 3k

Review These Explanations

Transitions have an effect on learner information processing. Researchers conducted a study where learners were split into two groups. One group was shown a presentation with animated, automatic transitions on slides, and the other group was shown an identical presentation with no transitions.

When learners were tested on recall and understanding, the group that watched the presentation with no transitions scored higher (Mahar et al, 2009).

Moreno & Mayer (2000) also found that that irrelevant sounds, motions, or animations in a presentation can reduce learner comprehension.

Refresh Your Course with These Ideas

General Suggestions

• Try presenting with no special transitions.
• Put all text on the slide at once and avoid builds.
• Call out information on slides with a pointer tool in your recording application.

References:

Mahar, S., Yaylacicegi, U., & Janicki, T. (2009). The dark side of custom animation. International Journal of Innovation & Learning, 6(6), 581-592.

Moreno, R., & Mayer, R.E. (2000). A coherence effect in multimedia learning: The case for minimizing irrelevant sounds in the design of multimedia instructional messages. Journal of Educational Psychology, 92, 117-125.