Multimedia: How to Combine Language and Visuals

Authors

  • Holger Horz University of Koblenz-Landau
  • Wolfgang Schnotz University of Koblenz-Landau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/law.v3i4.6200

Abstract

In the last decade, advanced computer technology has allowed for development of information systems and learning environments that combine language with other forms of human communication in innovative ways. Language in the form of written texts, for example, can be combined not only with static pictures or graphs as in printed material, but also with animation or video.

Author Biographies

Holger Horz, University of Koblenz-Landau

Holger Horz, (horz@uni-landau.de)
University of Koblenz-Landau,
Faculty of Psychology, Landau, Germany.

Among his current research interests are:

  • Instructional design of blended learning and multimedia learning
  • Development of learning with text and pictures
  • Learning from animation
  • Support in complex learning environments

Wolfgang Schnotz, University of Koblenz-Landau

Wolfgang Schnotz, (schnotz@uni-landau.de),
Professor of General and Educational Psychology
University of Koblenz-Landau, Faculty of Psychology, Landau, Germany.

Among his current research interests are:

  • Cognitive foundations of learning from multimedia
  • Visual thinking and learning
  • Comprehension of text and graphics
  • Learning from animation

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Published

2008-08-20

How to Cite

Horz, H., & Schnotz, W. (2008). Multimedia: How to Combine Language and Visuals. Language at Work - Bridging Theory and Practice, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.7146/law.v3i4.6200