Cognitive Communities of Practice Photo Picture 
Learning with e's
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we return to the cognitive domain, with an examination of Allan Paivio''s theory of dual coding. Giving children pictures and words in combination can provide them with the best chances to learn concepts.
Learning with e's
AUGUST 25, 2014
The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. The women in the picture above were taking part in a charity event called Race for Life - a run organised by cancer charities. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Reference Maslow, A.
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Learning with e's
AUGUST 25, 2014
Photo by Steve Wheeler This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Reference Maslow, A.
E-Learning Provocateur
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
In other words, assist the learner to link the new knowledge to the relevant point in their existing cognitive structure, and to construct high-level cognitive branches within which to fill the detail. • Apply a minimalist design to reduce extraneous cognitive load. • Use plenty of white space. Connectivist design.
eLearning Learning Posts
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Using Graphics To Improve Learning - The eLearning Coach , August 4, 2010 What are you doing about the picture superiority effect? Photo credit: bookworm by Oo_Dee_oO. designer can avoid this by understanding cognitive load theory and memory; in particular, the concepts of working memory and long term memory. Capital Spend.
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