Multi-mode expression¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

Expressing understanding through combined modes of information (text, image, sound, video). The article treats multi-mode expression as the common activity underlying both multimedia learning and cross-curricular learning, requiring both content knowledge and expression skills. An example is creating a multimedia presentation that integrates knowledge, images, and emotions about a social studies topic.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Learners must combine multiple information modes in one expressive product

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

school pupils

Target Learning Goals¶

expression
content learning

Claims¶

Multimodal, culturally grounded formative assessment supports engagement and agency [+M]

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Tanaka. (1997). Multimedia learning and cross-curricular learning. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ545678

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Field	Value
`type`	`element`
`id`	`multi-mode-expression`
`title`	`Multi-mode expression`
`description`	`Expressing understanding through combined modes of information (text, image, sound, video).`
`status`	`review`
`canonical`	`True`
`generated`	by `claude/unspecified` on `2026-09-25`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `tanaka-1997`

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