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Cognitive Load Theory: The Key to Smarter Instructional Design

Origin Learning

What is cognitive load theory (CLT)? Attributable to John Sweller who developed this theory after thoroughly studying problem solving, CLT provides guidelines for improving learning and retention by focusing on the memory capacity of human beings.

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Growth Mindset, AI, and More: ID Links 3/14/23

Experiencing eLearning

Now, the pendulum has swung the other way, and I’ve seen some complete dismissals of the theory. Daniel Willingham reviews the theory of growth mindset and the conflicting research to see if there is “any substance behind the hype.” At the time, there wasn’t much critical research on the topic.

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Unravelling The Relevance Of Social Cognitive Theory in Online Learning

ProProfs

This leads us to the theory by psychologist Albert Bandura known as the ‘Social Cognitive Theory’. What is Social Cognitive Theory? Started as the ‘Social learning theory’ in the 1960s by Albert Bandura, it is widely used in psychology, education and communication domains. Observational Learning. Motivation and Reward.

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How our learning theories shape how we use technology for learning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I read a paper called Perspectives on learning and technology: A review of theoretical perspectives "This paper provides a review of literature pertaining to theoretical references on educational practice and technology from perspectives of learning theories of the 20th and 21st centuries." Somehow the traditional e-learning modules.

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The Theory and Practice Gap in eLearning

eFront

The truth is that, as an eLearning professional, you may be missing out on research that demonstrates a gap between the growing research base for eLearning and the policy-making for educational and training institutions – the theory and practice gap. The question is, how to bridge the theory and practice gap in eLearning?

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Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change

Mike Taylor

Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. The first problem with germane cognitive load is a philosophical one. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. Learning content includes a mix of video, audio, and illustration. Learn more ?.

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Your Ticket to Great Instructional Design

Origin Learning

Any instructional design process will typically consist of a mix of text, graphics, audio, video and animated elements. A good way to begin is by discussing a generally likely problem/ scenario that they face on-the-job and evoking responses and first-hand experiences of how they dealt with the situation.