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Course Description

Learn to make simple changes to PowerPoints, Canvas pages, concept explanations, etc. in ways that help audiences better focus on what you actually want them to learn, while reducing frustration and distraction. Compare and contrast intrinsic, germane, and extraneous cognitive load.  Identify strategies for minimizing extraneous cognitive load. This workshop is not just for teachers! It's for anyone who has to present information in meetings or memos. NOTE: This workshop will be 45 minutes of presentation followed by 45 minutes for you to put what you’ve learned into action, Please bring a laptop some documents (slides, Word files, Canvas pages, etc.) that you would like to work on. This time will allow you to get advice from us, and to share ideas with other participants.
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Section Title
Help your audience focus on what matters most: Reducing unnecessary cognitive load
Section Schedule
Sep 24, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
2:30PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
T
Time
2:30PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024
Schedule
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Course Costs
Contract Fee non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 23, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 23, 2024
Instructors
  • Cynthia Flores
  • Eve LeBarton
  • Rachelle Tannenbaum
Section Notes
NOTE: This workshop is offered as hyflex with either in-person (CRSC 129) or virtual (Zoom).
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