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The Limitations of Working Memory

Now that you know more about cognitive load effects and the limitations of working memory, here are a few things to apply (or not!) in class.

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Do

Identify what is, and what is not, key to your instructions.
Cut extraneous cognitive load. In other words, cut what doesn’t aid learning.
Study the cognitive load effects mentioned earlier.
Explore how dual coding can support working memory.

Don't

Clutter your slides and documents with too much content.
Arrange the content randomly. It is better to group related points.
Make it all too easy. This is because intrinsic load needs hard thinking.
Use too many colours in your documents and slides. It is better to keep it clean.

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Try

Check yourself against the cognitive load effects.
Keep in mind the novice–expert continuum.
Use more direct instruction at topic beginnings.
Plan your instructional statements.
Visualise the worked example processes.

1Dual Coding With Teachers

1.1The Limitations of Working Memory

1.1.1The Limitations of Working Memory

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1.2Design Guide

1.2.1Design Guide

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1.3Pen Craft

1.3.1Pen Craft

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1.4Slides

1.4.1Slides

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1.5Documents

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1.6Displays

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