When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

Instructor presence in video lectures represents a dynamic pedagogical design element that has garnered increasing scholarly attention. Research has shown that the visual inclusion of instructors not ...

Step away from the laminator. Gently lower the staple gun. It’s that time of year again. When fonts, colours, and classroom themes suddenly feel like very important decisions (I beg you to steer away ...

New analysis by Dr. Jessica Sylvester calls on institutions to build life-aligned learning models that reduce cognitive load, ...

The first and most basic principle to keep in mind is the multimedia principle, which dictates that people learn better from words and pictures together than from either alone. Our brains process ...