The theory of multimedia learning proposed by Richard Mayer, a scientific system of logic and preciseness, is established on solid theoretical foundations and reliable empirical evidences. The cognitive theory of multimedia learning is the key to understanding the essentials of multimedia learning and is built on the assumptions, including dual-channel, limited capacity, and active processing, which also function as the logic starting point of the multimedia learning system. The three assumptions are derived from Paivio's dual-coding theory, Baddeley's working memory model, Wittrock's generati...
