The key point that stood out for me in this week’s assigned reading was the management of limited cognitive resources during learning, and the need for an evidenced based practice.
When managing cognitive resources Clark and Mayer (2008) discuss three kinds of demands on cognitive processing capacity.
Extraneous processing - instructional designers are challenged to “create learning environments that minimize extraneous cognitive processing”. Extraneous processing can occur when objectives are not supported and with poor instructional design.
Essential processing - Designers need to manage essential processing with the selection of material and lesson complexity.
Generative processing - Fostering generative processing is a deeper understanding of core material which can be enhanced by the organization and intergradation of learning material to establish and support learner motivation.
I though Clark and Mayer (2008) discussion on research was important. As a nurse I have strived to base my career on an evidence based practice. When working with student nurses or mentoring new grads I strongly encourage them to establish an career based on research findings. Research gives credence to ones practice whether it be nursing, instructional design, or teaching.
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