3-Read Friday #77

Attention, Cognitive Load Theory, and ChatGPT

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Here are three blog posts that I found interesting this week.

1. Cueing attention in time… aka the three benefits of a good check for understanding

I’m a sucker for reading about attnetion and checks for understanding, and this post by Mike ticks both boxes. Mike outlines three benefits from an easily implementable strategy: tell students they will be tested on the information you are about to present.

2. When Failure Feeds the Flame by Paul Kirschner

Paul provides a fascinating insight into the latest developments in Cognitive Load Theory and the implications for instruction. This quote hit home for me: effective teaching is not about showmanship or trend-chasing, it is about aligning instruction with the reality of how our brains work

3. The cost of borrowed thought: a response to 'Your Brain on ChatGPT' by David Didau

I recently wrote about the perils of students cognitively outsourcing their homework to ChatGPT. David delves into this issue further.

***If you found this edition of 3-Read Friday useful, you might enjoy my free 90-minute online CPD workshop: 25 Tips for Teachers***

Have a great weekend.

Craig