Application of Cognitive Load Theory to Develop a Measure of Team Cognitive Efficiency

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan H. Johnston ◽  
Stephen M. Fiore ◽  
Carol Paris ◽  
C. A. P. Smith
Author(s):  
Roland Brünken ◽  
Susan Steinbacher ◽  
Jan L. Plass ◽  
Detlev Leutner

Abstract. In two pilot experiments, a new approach for the direct assessment of cognitive load during multimedia learning was tested that uses dual-task methodology. Using this approach, we obtained the same pattern of cognitive load as predicted by cognitive load theory when applied to multimedia learning: The audiovisual presentation of text-based and picture-based learning materials induced less cognitive load than the visual-only presentation of the same material. The findings confirm the utility of dual-task methodology as a promising approach for the assessment of cognitive load induced by complex multimedia learning systems.


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori B. Stone ◽  
Abigail Lundquist ◽  
Stefan Ganchev ◽  
Nora Ladjahasan

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