Brain Cognitive Theory Toolkit 
Mike Taylor
JULY 14, 2023
Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. Cognitive load is influenced by motivation, task elements, and background knowledge. It has three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load. Intrinsic load is about the task itself. Extraneous load is about the task’s design or environment.
Learning Visions
MAY 24, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007 Brain Plasticity & Cognitive Abilities Ive just read Richard Nantels post The Ultimate Pretest in which he talks about his interest in brain plasticity. Scientists are finding ways to change the brain through intellectual exercises. Havent yet read that brain plasticity book , but its on my list.
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Learning Visions
MAY 9, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations After reading Clarks comment on my posting from yesterday , Ive been looking into Cognitive Flexibility Theory (Spiro), trying to better understand the notion of "multiple representations." (You We got Wii! Getting an Informal M.Ed
Mike Taylor
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Last Week’s Most Clicked Sludge Toolkit News & Notes Do Animations Improve Learning? It highlights that while some studies suggest animations can hinder learning, others show benefits, emphasizing the need for educators to consider their material’s specific context and cognitive demands when deciding to use animations.
Learning Visions
MAY 1, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 Beginning Instructional Designers Toolkit I want to incorporate a reading list for the next level of the 30-minute masters (taking a crash course in Instructional Design). A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im
Learning Visions
MAY 21, 2007
As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? The EduTech Wiki also has a good overview on learning style theory. Posted by Cammy Bean at 1:41 PM Labels: learning styles , theory 1 comments: Howard Solomon said. For the moment. We got Wii!
Learning Visions
MAY 5, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. recently as this week. 7:38 PM Cammy Bean said.
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