Memory and cognitive load
In this chapter, you will be introduced to working memory, how mental models aid in learning, and how to navigate cognitive load.
- Memory and cognitive load intro
- Mental models
- Working memory
- Cognitive load
- Memory and cognitive load quiz
Extraneous processing
In this chapter, you will learn about extraneous processing, why you should eliminate it as much as possible, and several strategies to help you accomplish this.
- Extraneous processing intro
- Eliminate extraneous processing
- The script comes first
- Master the Signaling Principle
- Avoiding interference
- The Redundancy Principle
- The Redundancy Principle in action
- Extraneous processing quiz
Essential processing
Here, you will learn that essential processing is at the core of learning, as well as several useful techniques to structure your message so that you don’t overwhelm your students.
- Essential processing intro
- Not everything is essential
- Pieces of the puzzle
- Organizing raw information (part 1)
- Organizing raw information (part 2)
- Creating the building blocks (part 1)
- Creating the building blocks (part 2)
- Pretraining
- Dr X. Traneous and Professor S. Ential
- Essential processing quiz
Generative processing
In this chapter, you’ll learn the secret to helping your learners integrate your teaching with prior knowledge—the final and most crucial step in the learning process.
- Generative processing intro
- Making sense of material
- Social cues
- The Personalization Principle
- The Voice Principle
- The Embodiment Principle
- Generative processing quiz
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