Segmenting Principle

What is it?

The segmenting principle is basically the breaking down of large lesson segments into smaller lesson segments. A common way that lessons are broken down and pieced together in placing a "continue" button in the frame of each slide. This allows the learner to move at their own pace and take in the information at the speed that works best. 

Example:

In the image below you can see the piecing together of the different segments of lesson. With the image numbered 1-4 you can see how the larger lesson is segmented into smaller segments. 

Reference:

Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.