This session will outline some key findings from cognitive psychology, and then discuss ways in which we can translate that knowledge into practical advice for learning design. The talk will emphasise the role of managing learners' visual attention, and consider some of the cognitive pitfalls of educational practice, and the limitations of human information-processing. Using evidence-based research, Dr Atherton will look at how to make your materials more visually effective, considering:
• Miller, Cowan and the magic numbers of working memory
• Considering the cognitive load of your subject matter and the learning environment
• Hacking the brain by farming out work to different pathways
• Why 'sparse slides' really do work better
• Commonly-made errors and how to avoid
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2 авг 2024