The Many Faces of Cognitive Load Theory

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John Sweller

Cognitive load theory is an instructional theory based on our knowledge of human cognitive architecture. Instructional design that does not take human cognitive architecture into account is likely to be random in its effectiveness. The theory assumes that one has a limi... More »

Leading By Example

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Alan Malinchak

As we have grown into our various leadership roles, we have either witnessed or experienced great leaders who have led by example, as well as those with positional power who have not. From our earliest memories of people and relationships, from parents to peers to presi... More »

Designing Asynchronous E-Learning

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Ethan Edwards

Success factors While traditional instructional design principles are still central to creating effective e-learning, they are not sufficient in themselves to create learning in an asynchronous learning environment. Arching over traditional design practices is the need ... More »