The study finds that AI can reduce certain burdens by managing intrinsic load more efficiently than traditional classroom ...

Instructor presence in video lectures represents a dynamic pedagogical design element that has garnered increasing scholarly attention. Research has shown that the visual inclusion of instructors not ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

Artificial intelligence (AI)—and especially generative AI—is becoming part of learners’ and educators’ everyday study, teaching, and assessment practices at ...

Step away from the laminator. Gently lower the staple gun. It’s that time of year again. When fonts, colours, and classroom themes suddenly feel like very important decisions (I beg you to steer away ...

Cognitive fatigue manifests when the brain is overworked or stressed from prolonged periods of mental effort. This form of fatigue can impair attention, decision making, reaction times, and emotional ...