Book Description

Abstract: This book presents practical guidelines for the selection of instructional media in the fields of education and training. These guidelines are likely to be of benefit to instructional designers, trainers, classroom teachers, instructors, media specialists, and administrators. The media selection model described in this book focuses on the principles of human learning that should be considered when selection decisions are being made, as well as on the practical factors that must be considered in the selection process. By employing the model, users can be assured that the media they choose will not only be appropriate from a practical point of view, but also from the important standpoint of learning effectiveness.