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DESIGN FOR COGNITION: COURSE DESIGNS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Rebecca Yost

Created on March 15, 2023

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Design for Cognition: Course Design for Student Success

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Introduction

Cognitive Load

Objectives

What is this training about?

What will I beable to do whenthe training is done?

What does "cognitive load" mean, and how does it affect students?

Design Strategies

Try It Out!

Evaluation

What have I learned?

How do I apply what I've learned to a course design?

What organizational patterns and design strategies can I usein my courses to reduce cognitive load?

Introduction

Imagine you are at a grocery store that is part of a regional chain. You usually shop at a specific location and are familiar with its layout, which allows you to quickly find the items you need. However, today you are shopping at a different location of the same chain. Initially, the store appears similar, with the same signage and general layout. Upon reaching the bakery section, you realize it has been replaced by the deli. Moreover, items that you typically find in one aisle are now located in a different section. As a result, it takes much longer for you to complete your shopping trip.

This situation happens to students, too! This training will help you learn how to organize your course to reduce studentconfusion and promote learning.

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"cognitive load," "extraneous load," "course design," and "design strategies."

Define

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Recall

how cognitive load impacts student success and can inform course design.

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Practice

three different strategies to design a course to reduce cognitive load.

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the correct course design strategy to use in a given scenario.

Part 1: Understanding Cognitive Load

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Cognitive Load

The brain is like a computer; you have short-term memory, and long-term memory.

The effort it takes to use this memory and learn new information is called "cognitive load." When learning something new, you have cognitive load as your brain begins to integrate this new information into your existing experiences and memories. In the grocery store example, the extra time it took to find items represents cognitive load - you have to think more carefully about finding items because they are in places new to you. Cognitive load is a normal part of learning. There are three types of cognitive load - some are more useful than others. As teachers, we want to emphasize the right types and amounts of cognitive load to help students learn.

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Please watch this short video to learn more about the three types of cognitive load.

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Extraneous Load

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Canvas courses all have the same possible elements: Quizzes, Grades, Assignments, Syllabus, Discussions... and a host of others. Which tools are enabled and how to navigate the course will vary from instructor to instructor. Making decisions to clearly provide a path for students will help to reduce extraneous load.

If students take more than one course, they "shop" at up to five "stores" that look similar every week, semester after semester.

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Part 2: Course Design Strategies

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