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MICROLEARNING-DESIGN4 MIN READ

Sort design choices by the load they create

Classify lesson elements as intrinsic, extraneous, or germane load.

Sort each lesson element by the type of cognitive load it mostly creates. Intrinsic load Extraneous load Germane load Comparing two realistic disclosure lines with subtle differences A decorative process graphic that repeats none of the key rule Explaining why a tempting wrong answer violates the principle Remembering a five-step policy before choosing the next action Switching between a modal glossary and the activity question Mapping one example to the rule it demonstrates

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