This Course Includes
Duration
2 months
Units in Course
6
Course Badge
Course Certificate
What you will Learn ?
This short course, Cognitive Load Theory, is an example of microlearning. It addresses the single concept of cognitive load and how it impacts the learning process. The concept is addressed in many ways - a video explanation, a Q & A video, an infographic and formative assessment questions. A number of practical examples in the module, make the concept simple and relevant to instructional designers, teachers, trainers and subject matter experts. The final quiz checks your understanding of Cognitive Load Theory and the associated terms through a short scenario - an extract from R.K. Narayan's famous novel Malgudi Days and its lovable character, Swamy.
Requirements
- Good English comprehension skills
- Knowledge of Instructional Design Basics
Material Included
- Self-paced learning modules
- Quizzes & Practice Exercises
Who should take this course?
This course is meant for instructional designers, content developers, teachers and trainers – all those who are involved in teaching or designing any kind of learning material.
How is the course designed?
The course is structured and designed as follows:
- Introduction to Cognitive Load Theory
- Understanding Cognitive Load Theory
- Types of Cognitive Load
- Implications for Instructional Designers
- Cognitive Load: Summary
- Final Assessment
| Course Name | Cognitive Load Theory |
| Skills Addressed | Creative Application: Identify ways to manage cognitive load |
| Duration (Learning Time) | Learning Seat Time – 1 hour; Course Access – 60 Days |
| Target Audience | Instructional Designers; Content Developers; Trainers; Teachers |
| Online Assessment | Yes |
Certification
To qualify for your certificate from Purnima Valiathan, you must complete all episodes in this course and score 70% or more in the course assessment.
Course Content
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- Introduction to Cognitive Load theory Unlimited
- Understanding Cognitive Load Theory 00:00:00
- Types of Cognitive Load 00:00:00
- Implications for Instructional Designers Unlimited
- Cognitive Load: Summary 00:00:00
- Cognitive Load Theory: Final Assessment 00:20:00
The structure places a low cognitive load, yet the format of summative answers is quite nice as it re-engages our brain to think about what we learnt.
This course was very helpful to get to the grassroot level of the designing a course
A very useful course. which adopts the theory that is being taught.
I am not a big fan of fill in the blanks though as you need to remember the exact term, which is quite difficult for an aging memory. 🙂
This course provides a good insight into the Cognitive Load theory. Some sections, such as the section describing types of Cognitive Load are quite insightful. The course provides good opportunities for practice.
This is a short but highly impactful course. I learnt so many important learning nuances here. This course will help Instructional Designers in creating better courses for the learners.
A good course having good and practical explanation of cognitive load theory.
The course helps you develop a good understanding of each topic with good options for practicing.
the course teaches you every aspect in great detail, all you need to do is give your utmost focus and you’ll extract out the best of it.
It excited me to learn the concepts from CLT. As a L&D person, I would get several questions on designing a material, this course gave a foundation of why and how to it. For an aspiring ID, CLT plays an important role.
Great Learning Experience
Excellent informative, neatly depicted.
Assessments are wonderful
This is a good beginning and a well explained course for the ID Level 2 program.
The course is to the point and informative at the same time. Very useful concept
A thoughtfully crafted course. I liked how the all important aspects of this theory was covered in separate units with real work examples.
I highly recommend it.
A thoughtfully crafted course. I liked how all the important aspects of this theory were covered in separate units with real work examples.
I highly recommend it.
Examples for each concept has helped me learn and understand the course clearly.
The course was very helpful and informative.
I have understood cognitive load theory and I’m ready to apply in practice.
Good course.
This course is perfectly designed for a novice learner to understand the Cognitive Load Theory in the simplest possible way.