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The Planet Captivate Blog – Cognitive Load

Adobe Captivate

In this post, I’d like to focus our attention on the theory side of things. In particular, a topic whose importance in the eLearning arena was really brought to my attention by a colleague of mine named Jim Garland. However, one topic that Jim has helped me to better understand is that of cognitive load. That’s right.

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TMI! Cognitive Overload and Learning

Learningtogo

This is an example of what we call “cognitive overload.”. Cognitive Load Theory was introduced by John Sweller to explain why people have so much more difficulty learning complex content. Aerospace companies, for example, consider cognitive load when they design airplane and spaceship control panels.

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Manage Cognitive Load in Digital Learning

B Online Learning

Research into our cognitive architecture has lead to the development of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and related guidelines which, when applied, results in more efficient learning. It’s evidence based, there’s been lots of studies and experiments to test the theory. Three Types of Cognitive Load.

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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Much of cognitive learning theory focuses on the mechanics of memory and the mapping of new information to preexisting mental schema. Let’s look at what they are.

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load Research, Crafting Content, AIDC Conference

Mike Taylor

The session emphasizes the importance of creating memorable messages that capture sustained attention, reduce cognitive fatigue, and enhance trust and motivation. Download the 1-pager on 10 science-backed principles to create content that captures attention, builds trust, and motivates action. Short on tie?

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Flow Theory: Captivate Learner Attention With Online Training

Content Raven

Research shows that early online training curricula often transmits information ineffectively without factoring the psychology of cognitive flow. Deep concentration puts people in a state of calm while immersed in a learning activity that is so engaging that time is forgotten.

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Managing Cognitive Load in Content Design

Magic EdTech

Cognitive load theory in Instructional Design comes to the rescue. The theory was proposed by John Sweller in 1988 and is built on the way the human mind processes information. Cognitive load relates to the amount of information the working memory can hold. The focus of cognitive load theory is to do just that.