Chapter 2Chapter 2

Implications of Cognitive Implications of Cognitive Load Theory for Multimedia Load Theory for Multimedia

LearningLearningfrom the Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learningfrom the Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning

By Jackie Borda & Adam RippyBy Jackie Borda & Adam Rippy

Cognitive LoadCognitive Load

Definition:Definition: ““The load imposed on working memory by The load imposed on working memory by

information being presented”information being presented”

Is there such a thing as too much Is there such a thing as too much cognitive load?cognitive load?

ActivityActivity

QUIZ TIME!QUIZ TIME!

The Human HeartThe Human Heart

#1#1

What is the name of the structure that What is the name of the structure that empties the blood into the heart?empties the blood into the heart?

#2.#2.

What is the name of the valve between What is the name of the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle?the right atrium and right ventricle?

#3.#3.

What structure carries the blood away What structure carries the blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?from the heart to the rest of the body?

#4.#4.

How many chambers does the heart How many chambers does the heart have?have?

#5.#5.

What is the next stop for the blood once What is the next stop for the blood once it is in the pulmonary artery?it is in the pulmonary artery?

Answer #1.Answer #1.

Superior and Inferior Vena CavaSuperior and Inferior Vena Cava

Answer #2Answer #2

Tricuspid ValveTricuspid Valve

Answer #3Answer #3

AortaAorta

Answer #4Answer #4

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Answer #5Answer #5

The LungsThe Lungs

Cognitive Load TheoryCognitive Load Theory

Definition:Definition: ““An instructional theory based on our An instructional theory based on our

knowledge of human cognitive architecture knowledge of human cognitive architecture that specifically addresses the limitations of that specifically addresses the limitations of working memory.”working memory.”

How does this theory direct learning?How does this theory direct learning?

SchemaSchema

Definition: Definition: ““A knowledge structure contained in long-A knowledge structure contained in long-

term memory that is the basis for expertise.”term memory that is the basis for expertise.” ““Cognitive constructs that allow multiple Cognitive constructs that allow multiple

elements of information to be categorized as elements of information to be categorized as a single element”a single element”

What does this mean?What does this mean?

Rote LearningRote Learning

Definition:Definition: ““Occurs when a learner builds fragmented Occurs when a learner builds fragmented

knowledge (or inert knowledge), resulting in knowledge (or inert knowledge), resulting in good retention performance and poor good retention performance and poor transfer performance”transfer performance”

How would knowledge of this benefit a How would knowledge of this benefit a lesson plan?lesson plan?

Chapter QuestionsChapter Questions 1) What is the Cognitive Load Theory?1) What is the Cognitive Load Theory?

2) What are the categories of Cognitive 2) What are the categories of Cognitive Load (definitions)?Load (definitions)?

3) What is a Schema?3) What is a Schema?

4) What is Rote Learning?4) What is Rote Learning?

Chapter Questions Chapter Questions Cont’dCont’d

5) Why is Cognitive Load Theory important 5) Why is Cognitive Load Theory important to to media learningmedia learning

6) What do you think about this statement: 6) What do you think about this statement: “ “If nothing has altered in long term memory, If nothing has altered in long term memory,

nothing has been learned”?nothing has been learned”?

7) Which information from Chapter 2 is 7) Which information from Chapter 2 is relevant for design instruction in your relevant for design instruction in your area?area?

Thank You!Thank You!