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Cognitive Load Theory Terms

Terms
Overview

1. Intrensic

a. When intrensic Load is Low
b. When intrensic Load is High
c. Modifying the intrensic load

2. Germane

3. Extraneous

4. Cognitive Load

5. Cognitive Schemata

We cannot change the intrinsic load, thus it leaves us only to work with germane and extraneous load. Germane load helps in new schema formation. Our ideal instructional design objective will be to increase the germane load and reduce the extraneous load. This means the more extraneous load the less room for germane load.
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