Since the term “Machine learning” was developed in 1959 at IBM, it has become a hotter and hotter topic. Especially recent years, tech companies can actually utilize machine learning technique to bring innovations to their products. Just a few days ago, Google showed the world their ability and virtuosity on machine learning (the audience who […]
Category: Cognitive Load
Would analogical thinking help with cognitive load and transference?
In the past year I have read several articles on cognitive load. One gave me a lot to think about, “Nine Ways to Reduce Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning”. Mayer and Moreno define “multimedia learning as learning from words and pictures, [d]efine multimedia instruction as presenting words and pictures that intended to foster learning.” This […]
Intellectually Lazy?
I admit, I’m a little old school. I still like going outside to be with nature. I like cycling, skiing, sailing and hiking. I like listening to the sounds around me and to nature. In essence I like to be disconnect. Even when teaching for an adaptive ski program I tried to stay disconnected technologically. […]
You better WORK that brain!
When my group discusses ideas of cognitive load theory, the image of a brain weightlifting comes to my mind. The theory of Cognitive Load exists in the realm of educational psychology. However, shouldn’t there be a way to measure work the brain does, much like the weights are a measurement of the increased strength we gain […]