Lauren’s blog offers a detailed review of a moment of multimedia learning she experienced in her past. The detail of different modes of instruction that she received in her history class draws a nice picture of what her class looked like. With many of these forms being written text and lectures, I appreciate her drawing on a form of multimedia instructions that used technology, as it differed so much from the other modes of instructions.

With the specific example of “Crash Course” I am able to go and see what she is talking about. The linked video is a nice touch! She did a good job of linking Mayer’s modality principle when talking about the narrated nature of the videos.  Her link to the personalization, voice, embodiment, and image principles when talking about the narrator’s voice good attention to detail in both the videos and readings. 

I especially appreciated her link to “Crash Course Kids” as I will be using this as an option for my students more often. 

In conclusion, Lauren’s post was well throughout reflection of her past with multimedia instruction and a look into how she may use it in the future.Â