Every presentation tells a story. This section showcases a collection of my verbal presentations, highlighting my ability to communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively. Each piece reflects my approach to engaging an audience, organizing complex information, and delivering messages with purpose.
Richard Mayer’s Coherence Principle
(Artifact of Evidence of Theoretical Knowledge in IT)
IT 573, Introduction to Multimedia in Instruction, in reviewing Richard Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning, I chose to review and present on the Coherence Principle. For the presentation and demonstration of theoretical knowledge, I took a “less is more” approach that removed interesting but irrelevant material which reduces cognitive load and prevents distractions, allowing learners to focus on essential content.
Throughout the creation of the project and presentation, I emphasized a Cognitive approach, which posits that people learn more deeply from words and pictures combined than from words alone. For the presentation, I provided narration which connected with the visuals presented on-screen to aid memorization and support content retention.
This project was a solo effort of my own and was completed as a class project and presented to peers in the Spring of 2024.
This project highlights my skills in graphic design, multimedia creation, and adult learning theories.
AECT Standards:
- AECT Standard 1: Content Knowledge (1.2) – This project integrates multimedia processes to enhance student learning, namely Richard Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning.
- AECT Standard 2: Content Pedagogy (2.1 and 2.2) – I designed and implemented a PowerPoint presentation aimed at improving learning outcomes for adult learners.
- AECT Standard 3: Learning Environments (3.1 and 3.2) – I developed a PowerPoint that applies the Segmenting, Signaling and Coherence principles of multimedia learning, adhering to research-based best practices. AECT Standard 5: Research (5.1, 5.2, and 5.4) – My project demonstrates an understanding of the Coherence Principle through research and application.
Single-Stream Recycling Project Walkthrough
I designed and published an interactive, multimedia learning experience to inform and educate on single-stream recycling. I platformed the learning in Genially.
In this video I presented my project to the class, explaining the rationale, teaching and learning strategies as well as demonstrating the major features of the learning.
This project is featured and can be accessed in Interactive Instructional Media. Please take a moment and explore the learning to learn more about single-stream recycling.