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Influence Of Curricular Organization On Cognitive Load And Student Performance In Online Learning Environments, Michael Wilder
Influence Of Curricular Organization On Cognitive Load And Student Performance In Online Learning Environments, Michael Wilder
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The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of curricular organization on student cognitive load and student performance in online learning environments. The findings of this study contribute to the development of usable instruction design principles for online education.
This research study used the lens of cognitive load theory to examine how online course organization affects student learning. A review of the literature included the elements of cognitive architecture that have been measured in prior studies, various methods in which cognitive load has been measured, and the basic requirements for measurement of cognitive load in instructional research.
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