Cognitive load theory has been a major influence for the field of educational psychology.
One of the main guidelines of the theory is that extraneous cognitive load should be reduced …

For more than three decades, cognitive load theory has been addressing learning from a
cognitive perspective. Based on this instructional theory, design recommendations and …

The use of realistic visualizations has gained considerable interest due to the proliferation of
virtual reality equipment. This review is concerned with the theoretical basis, technical …

There are basically two formats used in instructional visualizations, namely, static pictures
and dynamic visualizations (eg, animations and videos). Both can be engaging and fun for …

Interest in spatial ability has grown over the past few decades following the emergence of
correlational evidence associating spatial aptitude with educational performance in the …

Accurately monitoring one's learning processes during self-regulated learning depends on
using the right cues, one of which could be perceived mental effort. A meta-analysis by …

Until sufficient practical experience and documented examples are available, emerging
technological methods to create educational content typically require in-depth knowledge …

Background Traditional cadaveric dissection is declining whilst plastinated and three-
dimensional printed (3DP) models are increasingly popular as substitutes to the …

Realistic graphics have been found to result in a worse learning performance than
schematic visualizations. These negative results of realism are usually explained by …

Visual displays, such as illustrated web pages, animations, and simulations, can both aid
and pose challenges for learners. The first generation of educational research on visuals …