CSCL environments in which students share external representations share characteristics that induce considerable cognitive load¶
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q2 i? CSCL environments share characteristics that generate high levels of cognitive load for learners. → Bruggen 2002
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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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Theoretical analysis of CSCL environments from a cognitive load perspective; the authors assert, without reporting data, that "CSCL environments share a number of characteristics that will induce considerable cognitive load."
"CSCL environments share a number of characteristics that will induce considerable cognitive load."
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Related Claims¶
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CSCL environments in which students share external representations share characteristics that induce considerable cognitive load |
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CSCL environments in which students share external representations share characteristics that induce considerable cognitive load |
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2002 |
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