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Theory-informed design tips

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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.

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Photo credit: bookworm by Oo_Dee_oO. Nuts and Bolts: Brain Bandwidth - Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design by Jane Bozarth - Learning Solutions Magazine , August 2, 2010 Designers often overload learners with information, hurting learning and learner motivation, and thereby undercutting the very thing we say we want to accomplish.