Getting Started
Welcome
Welcome to my workshop on applying principles from the cognitive load theory and the cognitive theory of multimedia learning to enhance learning. This site is oriented towards educators and has been developed as part of the instructional design in digital learning course at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Following please find some guidelines to help you navigate this workshop.
Workshop Overview
By completing this workshop you will be able to apply cognitive learning principles when designing instruction to enhance understanding in your learners. We will also discuss the concept of conceptual change and its relevance to medical education.
Workshop Schedule
The workshop can be accessed in a sub-page titled "Multimedia Learning Theory Workshop". In this page you will find SMART learning objectives, a basic description of the cognitive load theory and the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and how they relate to each other, a video demonstrating teaching using multimedia learning principles, and an assessment to measure your mastery of the learning objectives.
About Me
I'm an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Dermatology in the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. I'm a practicing dermatopathologist and teach pathology to first and second year medical students as well as dermatopathology to our dermatology residents. Please feel free to contact me with any feedback, comments, or questions using the contact information link.