Editing Signaling Principle (section)

== Overview ==
The signaling principle is one of the key principles in multimedia learning, according to Richard Mayer (Mayer & Fiorella 2014). In its execution, the purpose of the signaling principle aligns with its name in that important text and imagery within multimedia instruction is signaled, or cued, for the learner to focus on while relevant content is being discussed. Utilization of this principle is meant to allow learners to follow along with new content easier, organize new information more effectively, remember new information, and process learned materials faster and more efficiently. This principle can be best incorporated in e-learning environments where complex information is shown on the screen all at once, as learners are guided from concept to concept with fewer opportunities to miss critical information. This cueing can be achieved in a variety of ways, including vocal cues (“Look at the graph on the left”) or visual cues (highlighting or magnifying the text, image, or concept being discussed). The goal of signaling is to decrease cognitive load so that learners are able to focus only on relevant information without high risk of overwhelming working memory.