I first want to comment on Sarah’s organization of her blog. Her layout made it easy to follow, her use of bolded key words draws your eye to areas of importance (Signaling principle), her use of pictures and resources throughout, all worked to create an aesthetically appealing post that flowed well. 

I appreciate her argument that the historical use of non-digital multimedia formed the skills for today’s use of technology in a multimedia setting. This is an important concept to think about as educators, how can we use tried-and-true forms of teaching while integrating new forms of technology in order to benefit our learners in the same or even better ways. 

Her personal note on brainstorming being a great way to incorporate multimedia learning is a form that I had not thought of! By using Sketchnoting and talking with peers, you are stretching your understanding by using, creating, and learning from multimedia.

I loved her ending quote which stated “Since “technology should complement human abilities, aid those activities for which we are poorly suited, and enhance and help develop those for which we are ideally suited,” multimedia (specifically digital multimedia) should be used purposefully in all classrooms (Mayer, p. 16., 2005)”. This idea of purposeful use of technology is one that I personally align with. I think that a technology centred approach can threaten the learning outcomes (purpose) of lessons sometimes, and when focused on the learner, you can establish a more worthwhile experience that benefits all. 

In conclusion, Sarah’s post was an eloquent synthesis of her learning that was a pleasure to read and think about.