What Is Cognitive Load and How Can It Be Lightened

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Humans’ working memory functions much like that of a computer, holding instructions and information for processing. When our working memory is challenged by extraneous information, it is called cognitive load. Every person, whether or not they are working with disabilities, experiences a limit to the cognitive load they can […]

The Increasing Popularity of Digital-First Educational Resources

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The education publishing industry is in the middle of a digital revolution because of the ways technology has changed how people learn. More than 94% of school-age children have a computer at home, and that number goes even higher when accounting for college-age students. With computers, tablets and smartphones […]