Summer SciComm Series: Cognitive Load
Type
Blog Post
Published
June 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
...Oftentimes, it can be quite difficult to ascertain what your audience knows, but the following tips can help:
...'re in the midst of sharing your science - which can drive away even the most enthusiastic of learners...load?
Everything! Here are some common areas that can use up your audience’s mental bandwidth.
Jargon
... you at the most basic of levels.
Concepts
This can be obvious, in that a lot of science communication...communicate your key points well enough that the audience can take that knowledge and continue building on it as...audience has is a major factor in how quickly they can understand and process your information. A class ...learn to observe and adjust on the fly.
Once you can think about everything you’re asking your learners...