Cognitive load theory may help identify mismatches between representational schemes and the execution of (sub)tasks in CSCL¶

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q1 i? CLT can be used to identify mismatches between representational schemes and the execution of (sub)tasks. → Bruggen 2002

Evidence¶

Bruggen 2002¶

Bruggen, J.M.; Kirschner, P.A.; Jochems, W. (2002). External representation of argumentation in CSCL and the management of cognitive load. https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/16871

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A proposed research opportunity stated in the article's theoretical reflection; the authors write that "CLT may help identify mismatches between representational schemes and execution of (sub)tasks." No empirical demonstration is reported.

"CLT may help identify mismatches between representational schemes and execution of (sub)tasks."

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