EDU 241: Read this… So, I am guessing that you have had a “bad” experience with powerpoints… Maybe one where the font was too small and there was too much information…. Or, maybe one where the content was completely unorganized…. Or, maybe one that uses different fonts and/or cool, but completely unrelated images… But….powerpoints are simply tools with no inherent value. Their effectiveness is derived from how they are used and understanding cognitive psychology will help you understand how to use this technology.

Tall in the the saddle

As quickly as you can… …state the months of the year …state the months of the year, alphabetically

In 1763 Marian and the settlements ended a seven- year war with the Langurians and Pitoks. As a result of this war Languia was driven out of East Bacol. Marain would now rule Laman and other lands that had belonged to Languia. This brought peace to Bacolian settlements. The settlers no longer had to fear attacks from Laman. The Bacolians were happy to be part of Marain in Yet a dozen years later, these same people would be fighting the for independence (Beck and Mckeown, 1993, p.2) In 1763 Britain and the settlements ended a seven- year war with the French and Native Americans. As a result of this war, the French were driven out of North America. Britain would now rule Canada and other lands that had belonged to the French. This brought peace to the North American settlements. The settlers no longer had to fear attacks from Canada. The North Americans were happy to be part of Britain in Yet a dozen years later, these same people would be fighting the for independence.

RED BLACK BLUE BLACK YELLOW BLACK RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK RED BLACK BLUE BLACK YELLOW RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK RED As quickly as you can, quietly say the COLOR and not the pronunciation of the following words (from left to right): Example: Yellow Blue

Cognitive processes: Introduction to key assumptions Role of prior knowledge/past experiences Learners construct—not record— knowledge Learning is enhanced in a social environment Students can process limited about of information Learning requires practice and feedback

Cognitive processes: IPT Model Assumptions of each “stage”

Cognitive processes: Metacognition (II) Total Processing Space in Working Memory (short-term memory) Operating Space Storage Space

Cognitive Processes: IPT application (I) Reducing cognitive load: Overcoming limitations of working memory Chunking Automaticity Dual-Coding Theory

Cognitive Processes: IPT application to powerpoint Provide a meaningful structure (organization) Present images and verbal explanation (dual coding) Limit information on each slide (limited cognitive resources) Limit extraneous information, irrelevant images, transitions (seductive details and limited cognitive resources)

Cognitive Processes: IPT application to powerpoint Create a powerpoint on any topic: 4 slides Custom animation (control presentation of information) Meaningful organization Different size, color font (limited, but intentional) Text Box with different color background