Cognitive Photo Picture Theory 
Learning with e's
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
This is number 32 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of each theory, and how each can be applied in education.
eLearningMind
DECEMBER 14, 2022
It’s called cognitive load theory (CLT). Images are useful because they are processed more easily by the brain, decreasing the cognitive load and increasing the ability for learning, understanding, and recall. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we can’t help but agree. Types of instructional design images.
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Learning with e's
JANUARY 27, 2014
The emphasis of the Working Memory model, and also Dual Coding Theory is that memories are strengthened when both auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the learner in an optimal combination. What exactly can Cognitive Load Theory do to help us to optimise students'' memories?
Learning with e's
AUGUST 25, 2014
This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger.
TalentLMS
JULY 26, 2021
So far, we’ve talked about the theory of learning experience design, but how does it work in practice? Colors provoke strong emotional and psychological responses in people, so it’s important to get the balance (as well as the color palette) right to prevent cognitive overload. Learning experience design in action. Consider the senses.
LearnUpon
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Course design should be based on a cognitive theory of how people learn and draw on scientifically valid research findings. Knowledge-construction draws on the work of Piaget who contends that humans are not passive recipients of information, but seek to generate knowledge by actively engaging in cognitive processing.
Learning with e's
AUGUST 25, 2014
Photo by Steve Wheeler This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I'm working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The theory has been a basic element of all teacher education for several decades.
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