Abstract
Valid and easily usable measures of cognitive load are essential for supporting cognitive load theoretical assumptions and evaluating learning conditions in realistic environments. Measures of cognitive load also serve as indicators of learner expertise in addition to measures of performance, as more knowledgeable learners usually experience less cognitive load than novice learners. Over the last two decades, simple subjective rating scales have been the most popular and accessible tools for measuring cognitive load in learning and instruction. Many more sophisticated methods have been suggested; however, due to their specific requirements, they are mostly used in laboratory settings.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Cognitive Load Measurement and Application |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Theoretical Framework for Meaningful Research and Practice |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 59-74 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315296241 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138238947 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences