Richard Mayer

Richard Mayer is a cognitive psychologist known for his research on how people learn from multimedia, such as videos, images, and text. He developed the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, which explains how combining words and pictures can enhance understanding and retention. His work helps educators design more effective instructional materials by understanding how the human brain processes and integrates different types of information. Mayer’s insights are widely used in education, training, and e-learning to improve teaching methods and help learners grasp complex concepts more efficiently.