@inproceedings{c8d5611d2da54a2ea0ef5b2ec9b0f5e1,
title = "The Evolution of Cognitive Load Theory and the Measurement of Its Intrinsic, Extraneous and Germane Loads: A Review",
abstract = "Cognitive Load Theory has been conceived for supporting instructional design through the use of the construct of cognitive load. This is believed to be built upon three types of load: intrinsic, extraneous and germane. Although Cognitive Load Theory and its assumptions are clear and well-known, its three types of load have been going through a continuous investigation and re-definition. Additionally, it is still not clear whether these are independent and can be added to each other towards an overall measure of load. The purpose of this research is to inform the reader about the theoretical evolution of Cognitive Load Theory as well as the measurement techniques and measures emerged for its cognitive load types. It also synthesises the main critiques of scholars and the scientific value of the theory from a rationalist and structuralist perspective.",
keywords = "Cognitive load theory, cognitive load types, Efficiency, Instructional design, Intrinsic load, extraneous load, germane load, Measures",
author = "Giuliano Orru and Luca Longo",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.; 2nd International Symposium on Mental Workload, Models and Applications, H-WORKLOAD 2018 ; Conference date: 20-09-2018 Through 21-09-2018",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-030-14273-5_3",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783030142728",
series = "Communications in Computer and Information Science",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "23--48",
editor = "Luca Longo and Leva, {M. Chiara}",
booktitle = "Human Mental Workload",
address = "Germany",
}