Cognitive Overload
When content is buried within modules or when a lesson is presented as a wall of text, inevitably students get overwhelmed. Consider the following example:
Document Templates
To fix the issue of cognitive overload, use the various document templates provided in the file content on Brightspace. Compared to the image above, notice the difference these designs make:
Example 1
Example 2
Notice how information is clearly presented with the help of two column panels, accordion headings, an embedded video, images, headings, and descriptive links. The chunking of information and representing content through various means is one of the Universal Design Learning (UDL) principles to ensure content is accessible and the design works for users.
How to add a template
