Information processing theory discusses the mechanisms through which learning occurs. Specifically, it focuses on aspects of memory encoding and retrieval. Contents Contributors Key Concepts Resources and References Contributors George A. Miller (1920-2012) Atkinson and Shriffin (1968) Craik and Lockhart (1972) Bransford (1979) Rumelhart and McClelland (1986) Key Concepts The basic idea of Information processing theory […]
Cognitive Load Theory of Multimedia Learning (Sweller)
Summary: A theory that focuses the load on working memory during instruction. Originators and proponents: John Sweller (1946-) Keywords: cognitive load theory, working memory, multimedia learning