Cognitive Load Theory

DistractionEmotion

Learning

Creativity

DiscoveryGrowth

Playfulness

Modalities

7 +/- 2: Making Sense

Organization: Long-term

Integration

Emotion: Learning•

“Prior knowledge is complex and personal.” (Zull109.)

Imagination

• Schemas allow integration of material. Imagination allows us to visualize procedures in working memory (Sweller 1502, 1507)

As educators and instructional designers, we should strive to understand and incorporate diverse learning styles.