We believe in learning that sticks without overwhelming. Our How to Avoid Learner Overload workshop is a two-day, skill-building program designed to help trainers enhance their curriculum design while keeping learners engaged. We don’t believe in information overload—smart design ensures that learners absorb, retain, and apply complex content effectively.
We believe in using science to improve learning. In this workshop, you’ll dive deep into Cognitive Load Theory, a framework backed by over 25 years of research, proven to enhance learning and retention across various types of content and delivery methods. We don’t believe in guesswork—cognitive load principles offer clear, evidence-based strategies for designing curriculum that works.
You’ll learn to apply Cognitive Load Theory to your own curriculum, ensuring that learners—whether new hires or seasoned employees—don’t become overwhelmed with too much information at once. Instead, they’ll absorb content in structured, manageable ways that enhance retention and long-term understanding.
This How to Avoid Learner Overload workshop offers hands-on experience in designing content that balances depth with engagement. Through interactive exercises, you’ll gain the skills to streamline your curriculum and handout materials so learners stay engaged and absorb complex material faster. We don’t believe in information overload—structured, thoughtful content design keeps learning enjoyable and effective.
Imagine leading sessions where learners, regardless of their experience level, retain more information without feeling overwhelmed. With the tools from this workshop, you can create lessons that cater to cognitive strengths and ensure every concept resonates.
At Laurel and Associates, Ltd., we believe that effective curriculum design is the key to helping learners master complex information without feeling overloaded. Our How to Avoid Learner Overload workshop gives you the skills to apply cognitive load principles in practical, impactful ways, ensuring your training delivers real results. Because we believe that well-designed learning is long-lasting learning. Ready to enhance your curriculum design and engage your learners? Join us today and start avoiding learner overload.cur
On Day One, you’ll begin by defining cognitive load theory and exploring the three types of cognitive load. Through interactive exercises, you’ll:
The six guidelines include:
On Day Two, the focus shifts to managing germane cognitive load. You’ll learn how to accommodate differences in learner expertise and ensure optimal learning experiences for all participants. Through hands-on activities, you will:
The four guidelines include:
Duration: 2-Day Workshop
Delivery Method
Cost:
$6000 USD per day
Travel:
Additional costs may apply for face-to-face workshops.
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Most valuable to me was having reference materials to take with me, and the instructor’s ability to present complex materials in a simplified format.
I give training on very complex technical information. Deb showed me that there are guidelines to help simplify how I present the information.
I appreciated the chance to take what we learned and apply it to our own training programs.
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