Individuals can process a limited amount of information in each channel at one time. As such, instructors must carefully select pieces of information to include and make intentional decisions about how to present that information.
This connects to my own experience as a learner. I often become overwhelmed when too much information is presented to me at one time. I think it is super important to be intentional about what information to share and when to share it.
Instructional materials, both written and visual, are an integral part of teaching and, when used appropriately, can engage learners and deepen learning.
This article reminded me of how important it is to remember that everyone has different learning needs. Using both written and visual materials can help students who learn in different ways, making the classroom more inclusive.
We might post some of our instructional materials online to make them available after the session ends and to learners unable to attend sessions
Doing this makes learning more accessible and flexible. It ensures that all students have access to the material. An example of when this would be helpful is when a student misses a class or when someone needs to review what was covered in class.