Cognitive Load

Instructional Design

stimulate processes that lead to conceptually
rich and deep knowledge (germane load).

avoid non-essential and
confusing information (extraneous load)

present material that aligns with the prior knowledge of the learner (intrinsic load)

Refers to objects

Refers to processes

visuospatial information (e.g., written text, diagrams)

pho-nological information, eg. narration

Refers to unnecessary processes