multimedia-learning-design
Apply Mayer's multimedia learning principles to design effective audio, video, graphics, and animations that reduce cognitive load
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill multimedia-learning-design --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Multimedia Learning Design Apply Mayer's multimedia learning principles to design effective audio, video, graphics, and animations that reduce cognitive load. ## Overview This skill enables the design of effective multimedia learning experiences based on cognitive science research. It encompasses application of Mayer's principles, cognitive load management, and media selection to create engaging and effective learning content. ## Capabilities ### Mayer's Principles Application - Multimedia principle (words and graphics) - Contiguity principle (spatial and temporal) - Modality principle (audio and graphics) - Redundancy principle (avoid duplication) - Coherence principle (remove extraneous) ### Cognitive Load Management - Manage intrinsic load - Minimize extraneous load - Optimize germane load - Segment complex content - Pre-train on key concepts ### Media Selection - Choose appropriate media types - Balance visual and auditory channels - Design effective graphics - Create purposeful animations - Integrate video appropriately ### Design Application - Apply signaling techniques - Design for personalization - Use voice appropriately - Create effective visuals - Ensure accessibility
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Mayer's Principles Application
- Cognitive Load Management
- Media Selection
- Design Application
- Usage Guidelines
- Design Process
- Principle Application Guidelines
- Quality Criteria
- Integration Points
- Related Processes
- Collaborating Skills
- References
What does the multimedia-learning-design skill do?
Apply Mayer's multimedia learning principles to design effective audio, video, graphics, and animations that reduce cognitive load
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill multimedia-learning-design --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.