Readings Task 4

Learner Control, Cognitive Load and Instructional Animation
Hasler, Kersten & Sweller.

1. High extraneous cognitive load will have negative effects on the learner.
2. Learner control integrated into the interface design of educational animation programs will improve the efficiency of the program.

Nine Ways to Reduce Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning
Mayer & Moreno

1. Understanding the function of the human mind is essential to successful instructional design.
2. Reducing cognitive load improves the functionality of the interface leading to improved outcomes for the learner.