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e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning
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e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning

by Ruth C. Clark, Richard E. Mayer
September 2007
Intermediate to advanced
496 pages
10h 53m
English
Pfeiffer
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Chapter 8. Applying the Personalization Principle: Use Conversational Style And Virtual Coaches

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Personalization Principle 1: Use Conversational Rather Than Formal Style

Psychological Reasons for the Personalization Principle

Evidence for Using Conversational Style

Promote Personalization Through Voice Quality

Promote Personalization Through Polite Speech

Personalization Principle 2: Use Effective On-Screen Coaches to Promote Learning

What Are Pedagogical Agents?

Do Agents Improve Student Learning?

Do Agents Need to Look Real?

Do Agents Need to Sound Real?

Personalization Principle 3: Make the Author Visible to Promote Learning

What Is a Visible Author?

Psychological Reasons for Using a Visible Author

Evidence for the Visible Author ...

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