Richard E. Mayer

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_California,_Santa_Barbara
gptkbp:awards Lifetime_Achievement_Award_from_the_American_Educational_Research_Association
gptkbp:birthDate 1929-02-17
gptkbp:contribution Promoted the use of technology in education
Examined the impact of learner characteristics on multimedia learning
Developed guidelines for designing educational materials
Explored the implications of cognitive science for education.
Mentored numerous students and researchers in the field
Advocated for research-based teaching practices
Conducted empirical research on learning processes
Engaged in public speaking on educational topics
Explored the role of visualization in learning
Participated in educational policy discussions
Presented at various educational conferences
Served on editorial boards of educational journals
Explored the role of feedback in the learning process
Collaborated with other researchers on educational projects
Promoted research on the integration of technology in classrooms
Examined the role of prior knowledge in multimedia learning
Promoted interdisciplinary research in education and psychology
Authored numerous articles and books on educational psychology
Developed principles for effective multimedia instruction
Advocated for the importance of motivation in learning
Contributed to the development of educational technology standards
Investigated the effects of instructional design on student engagement
Investigated the effects of multimedia on learning outcomes
Analyzed the effectiveness of different media formats in education
Studied the relationship between multimedia and cognitive load
Analyzed the cognitive processes involved in learning from multimedia
Studied the effectiveness of different instructional strategies
Advocated for evidence-based instructional practices
gptkbp:field Educational Psychology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richard E. Mayer
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Lev_Vygotsky
gptkb:Jean_Piaget
gptkbp:knownFor Multimedia Learning
Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:The_Cambridge_Handbook_of_Multimedia_Learning
Learning and Instruction
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:The_Cambridge_Handbook_of_Multimedia_Learning
E-Learning_and_the_Science_of_Instruction
Learning_and_Instruction:_Theory,_Research,_and_Practice
gptkbp:researchFocus Instructional Design
Cognitive Load Theory
Learning_Sciences