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Richard E Mayer on Multimedia principles, generative learning, and constructivist teaching

S4E27: Richard Mayer on the cognitive theory of multimedia learning

Today, I am thrilled to host Richard Mayer on Progressively Incorrect, a distinguished educational psychologist and researcher known worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding how we learn. Rich brings a wealth of knowledge and a sharp focus on multimedia learning, generative learning, and evidence-based critiques of discovery learning. Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorrect…
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March 30, 2025 1Comment

Projects have a time and a place, but PBL does not

Project-based learning (PBL) enjoys widespread popularity in schools. There is an intuitive appeal to connecting classroom content to the “real world”, and we’re told projects are engaging and authentic. But in my visits to schools that champion PBL, these promises are rarely delivered. If projects are to take up precious class time, I will argue…
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March 30, 2025 6Comments