Cognitive Load

Pedagogy & Learning

The amount of mental effort demanded by a learning task.

Cognitive Load is the amount of mental effort demanded by a learning task.

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Pedagogy
The theory, method and practice of teaching, including how educators design instruction and facilitate learning.
Scaffolding
Temporary instructional support that is gradually removed as learners gain competence.
Microlearning
Learning delivered in small, focused units that can be completed quickly.
Adaptive Learning
Technology that adjusts content, pace and difficulty in real time based on each learner's performance.
Andragogy
The theory and practice of teaching adults, as distinct from pedagogy for children.