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# To Try in Class

CPD: Dual Coding (by Oliver Caviglioli), topic 1.1.2

## 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.

### Do

![Do](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/courseImages/biology/Edexcel/1%20Cells/keys%20and%20locks.jpg)

- 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

![Don't](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-04/bbdea866-30ac-4472-ad87-febd054a7eab/colour-card-.jpg)

- 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.

### Try

![Try](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/5ff38c0c-1575-43dc-bede-b4e9c1a15104/plan-.jpg)

- 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.

## Test yourself on To Try in Class

- What cognitive load should be always cut from lessons?
- What should you be doing when preparing slides and documents for class?Click the boxes with the correct answers.
- What should you NOT be doing when preparing slides and documents for class?

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- Previous topic: [1.1.1 The Limitations of Working Memory](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-1-1-the-limitations-of-working-memory.md)
- Next topic: [1.2.1 Design Guide](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-2-1-design-guide.md)

## CPD: Dual Coding (by Oliver Caviglioli) contents

### 1 Dual Coding With Teachers
- 1.1 The Limitations of Working Memory
  - [1.1.1 The Limitations of Working Memory](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-1-1-the-limitations-of-working-memory.md)
  - [1.1.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-1-2-to-try-in-class.md)
- 1.2 Design Guide
  - [1.2.1 Design Guide](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-2-1-design-guide.md)
  - [1.2.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-2-2-to-try-in-class.md)
- 1.3 Pen Craft
  - [1.3.1 Pen Craft](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-3-1-pen-craft.md)
  - [1.3.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-3-2-to-try-in-class.md)
- 1.4 Slides
  - [1.4.1 Slides](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-4-1-slides.md)
  - [1.4.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-4-2-to-try-in-class.md)
- 1.5 Documents
  - [1.5.1 Documents](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-5-1-documents.md)
  - [1.5.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-5-2-to-try-in-class.md)
- 1.6 Displays
  - [1.6.1 Displays](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-1-displays.md)
  - [1.6.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-2-to-try-in-class.md)