Talk:Cognitive load

message: One of the core assumptions of cognitive load theory is that it posits a single cognitive resource and the three types of loads are additive in nature (Ayres & Sweller, 2005). Thus, even a moderate amount of extraneous load is not a problem when a task at hand is easy. I thought this information should be included to clarify when extraneous load is harmful and when it is not, so I added a few sentences on this. Wndud (talk) 15:21, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Three types of loads are additive

message: This article does not start out with a definition of the term, which is not typical for Wikipedia articles.
Also, this article only list proponents of Cognitive Load Theory.
: This problem is now fixed. Lova Falk 15:12, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  The problem now is that it gives an incorrect definition. The amount of cognitive load is not the amount of mental effort "present" or displayed, but rather the amount required to do a  task with presented information for a specific individual.  Robotczar (talk) 17:44, 19 May 2015 (UTC)
thread_title: No definition

message: Cognitive load is an ill-defined concept.  This limits the utility of cognitive load theory. Chipmas 20:14, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I think the definition of cognitive load (the very first line of the article) is perfectly clear. I agree with Dlewis that cognitive load theory is important enough to deserve an article. "Cognitive load" gives 127 000 results in google, so it's good that people who wonder what is meant by cognitive load can read about it in Wikipedia. Lova Falk 15:12, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  cognitive load is an ill-defined concept 

message: Baddeley and Hitch (1974)(one of the most highly cited articles in Cognitive Psychology), included several experiments concerning "concurrent memory load" (Baddeley and Hitch, 1974, p.69). Thus the utility of Cognitive load theory is not in question. It is an expansion and explanation of these early experiments.
--Dlewis3 14:14, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Utility of cognitive load theory

message: While Psychologists should be interested in Cognitive load it was first developed Instructional Technologists and is used to explain the working memory load given various instructional designs. Before making rash decisions about where to place this material read the literature carefully to make an informed decision.
--Dlewis3 (talk) 15:28, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I think the definition of cognitive load (the very first line of the article) is perfectly clear. I agree with Dlewis that cognitive load theory is important enough to deserve an article. "Cognitive load" gives 127 000 results in google, so it's good that people who wonder what is meant by cognitive load can read about it in Wikipedia. Lova Falk 15:12, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Cognitive and Instructional Design

message: I got to this article looking for information on the concept of "mental workload". This article however focuses nearly exclusively on the concept of cognitive load theory (even though there are some analogies). When looking for "mental workload" the redirection should be to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workload
Furthermore both articles (Workload and Cognitive Load) should be cross referenced in both directions.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.128.21.242 (talk) 10:56, 25 August 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wrong redirection 

message: Here is a list of sources I am researching to add further information and citations to this article:
Cognitive Load Theory: New Directions and Challenges 
An Evolutionary Upgrade of Cognitive Load Theory: Using the Human Motor System and Collaboration to Support the Learning of Complex Cognitive Tasks 
Contemporary cognitive load theory research: The good, the bad and the ugly 
Effects of the Physical Environment on Cognitive Load and Learning: Towards a New Model of Cognitive Load 
A Reconsideration of Cognitive Load Theory 
Cognitive Load Theory: How Many Types of Load Does It Really Need? 
The Scientific Value of Cognitive Load Theory: A Research Agenda Based on the Structuralist View of Theories 
Using Task-Induced Pupil Diameter and Blink Rate to Infer Cognitive Load 
Scout37 (talk) 16:07, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Research articles

message: -Edit the definition, syntax and word choice. 
-Add new explanation of cognitive load, including a more comprehensible example
-Add clarity about its’ origin and implications: Emphasize importance of Cognitive Load Theory (should this be a separate article? or perhaps different heading orientation?)
-Add criticism to the types of load and their necessity
: -Add discussion about the role of the physical environment on cognitive load
-Add and explain dimensions of mental load, mental effort and performance under measurement heading.
: -Clarify measurement techniques and add simple research examples of each
: -Add description of eye-tracking measurement and simple research example
: -Add discussion of difficulty in separating distinct types of cognitive load 
-Add new heading about reducing cognitive load 
: -Rule automation and schema acquisition
: -Connect these elements to expert skills
: -Instructional techniques
-Under individual differences in processing
: -Describe differences between novice and expert
-Add new heading about cognitive load in children
: - Examples of cognitive load in children
: - How they attempt to reduce it
: - When does it get easier for kids? (maybe - just throwing it out there)
Scout37 (talk) 16:57, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Suggestions for improvement

message: Scout37, I moved your entry to the bottom of the talk page. It is Wiki standard to add to the bottom of the page. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to or allowed to do this, but perhaps if it is the wrong thing an editor will come and tell me/us and we'll have more eyes on this page! Paula Marentette (talk) 18:45, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: Here is a link to my talk page where I am currently working on the intro paragraph on cognitive load: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Scout37/sandbox  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Scout37 (talk • contribs) 23:11, 24 October 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Comments on recent suggestions

message: To save me some time- how many of the above comments have now been addressed? I will be looking to put in a link in Primary school and need to get the wording right. ClemRutter (talk) 09:45, 30 April 2019 (UTC)
thread_title: April 2019

message: and as a theory, there are dissenters.  There should be a section on objections to the theory.  See https://www.ictineducation.org/home-page/i-dont-agree-with-cognitive-load-theory-clt-heres-why 199.127.133.181 (talk) 16:47, 9 November 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree, the other side should be brought up. I am yet to go through the full article myself but the link you put in doesn't seem to have any disagreements that aren't raised mentioned in Swellers work. Many of the issues raised are spoken for to my knowledge.DannyHatcher (talk) 18:33, 9 November 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  cognitive load is a theory 

message: — Assignment last updated by ZZakh23 (talk) 05:04, 10 April 2023 (UTC)
thread_title: Wiki Education assignment: Human Cognition SP23

message: The title of this page should be "Cognitive Load Theory"; otherwise, the current title is significantly misleading.
If people would like to know about cognitive load or mental workload, they can refer to the workload page, which already exists.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.11.201.200 (talk) 19:29, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: Oppose: I see no reason why the title "Cognitive load" is misleading, and this proposal to move the page provides no reasons. I would not move the page without good reasons and evidence. As for the suggestion that "Cognitive load" is equivalent to Workload, that seems false based on a perusal of the content of the articles, which are significantly different, as are the corresponding Wikidata items: d:Q1107019 & d:Q628539. Biogeographist (talk) 15:49, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
thread_title: TODO: change the title of this page