Learners can focus on several demanding tasks at the same time

Attention is unlimited if learners are motivated

Attention is limited and can be easily overloaded

Distractions only affect inexperienced learners

A research-backed strategy to improve learning combining images and verbal information

A learning theory based on computer programming

A research-based strategy to improve learning by saying things in two different ways

Explain everything while the learner is working

Give multiple instructions at once

Pause the task and give one clear instruction at a time

Let learners work it out themselves

Improved information retention

Reduces cognitive overload

Engages multiple sensory pathways

Improved problem solving and creativity

Danny becoming even more handsome

Hold information

Sort information

Filter information

Process information

Wear a colourful hat to keep their attention on you

Repeat demonstrations

Use cheat sheets

Let them use an Apple Watch for Chat GPT

Give instructions step by step

Bullet points

Diagrams

Matt coming in to do an impression of Wham

Icons

Videos

Makes you tired

Overloads working memory

Makes you eat too many biscuits and the blood sugar spike impedes memory

Causes stress

Overloads working memory

Learning stops

Learning slows down

Learning continues

Improved memory

Improved motivation

Improved problem solving

Improved brain cell healing