Here are some instructional strategies that reduce cognitive overload:

Instructional Strategy	Provides	Click for more info
Define job-essential knowledge	Training emphasis on essentials
Insert frequent practice	Frequent clearing of the working memory
Reference based training	Use of reference materials
Provide complete student notes	Learners with more time to process information
Chunk instruction into 5-7 pieces per section	Learners with digestable amounts of information
Provide job aids	Memory support during and post training
Display remember information in materials	Learners with visual access to facts
Provide drill and practices	Automaticity of information and skills
Provide worked examples	Time-efficient way to learn problem solving

(Clark, 1997)

Jennifer Herrod
IT5990 Distance Learning and the Web
December 1, 2000
jennifer@jchconsulting.com