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Understanding cognitive load to better engage students | Pearson Blog

Understanding cognitive load to better engage students | Pearson Blog | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it

Picture this:

You’re driving around in Boston at rush hour on one of the notorious old carriage roads that seemingly twist without reason. You’re searching for a particular street downtown. The kids in the back seat are singing, as loud as they can, along with The Wiggles, which is blasting through the car speakers.

I can’t handle it. What would make this better? Silence. My brain can’t process all of this at once. I’ve maxed out my cognitive load.

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Don't Overload Students: Assigning Too Much Work Discourages Learning

Don't Overload Students: Assigning Too Much Work Discourages Learning | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
Has your to-do list ever been so long that you felt physically drained at the thought of everything that needed to be done?

New research has shed some light on the reason behind this feeling and shows that overloading students causes not only academic stress, but also takes a toll on students’ mental and physical health, which, unsurprisingly, hinders learning.
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Managing Cognitive Load

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"Reducing cognitive load can make all the difference when designing great digital learning content. But, given the fact that most of us don’t have a degree in psychology, what exactly does cognitive load mean, and how can it be reduced?"


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What Is The Cognitive Load Theory? A Definition For Teachers 

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What Is The Cognitive Load Theory? A Definition For Teachers by Terry Heick Preface: I’m (very clearly) not a neurologist. While I often have dedicated a lot of thought and research into things I write, sometimes I write about things in order to understand them–or understand them better.

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How does cognitive lead theory impact e-learning design?

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Cognitive Load Theory is helpful as a coach when thinking about the challenge of teachers reflecting on their practice.  Video is a resource as a coach that enhances access to prior events both noticed and not noticed.