Evaluating course design principles for multimedia learning materials

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to report on evaluation studies of principles of course design for interactive multimedia learning materials.

Design/methodology/approach

At the Defence Academy of the UK, Cranfield University has worked with military colleagues to produce multimedia learning materials for courses on “Military Knowledge”. The courses are part of Officer Career Development training for junior officers in the army. The courses were developed following clearly defined course design principles believed to be best suited for the delivery of resource‐based learning materials. Evaluation studies included focus groups, interviews, questionnaires and observation studies.

Findings

The overall findings suggest that the course design principles are indeed regarded by students as supportive of effective learning.

Originality/value

The findings of this research are being fed back to MOD colleagues with the view to discussing how the course might be improved.

Citation

Scott, B. and Cong, C. (2010), "Evaluating course design principles for multimedia learning materials", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Vol. 27 No. 5, pp. 280-292. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650741011087720