A Cognitive Load Theory-Based Framework for Designing an E- Learning Environment

Learning has foundation in learning theories. The organisation of the learning contents to students and the linking of the related or similar contents in the same field of domain knowledge in an e-learning environment should be given a great consideration. From the literature, there are lots of factors that relate to cognitive learning theories that have been incorporated into the development of e-learning systems. Factors such as students’ learning styles models and motivational models have been used in e-learning environment as instruments that lead students in enhancing their learning performance. Hence, this paper presents a framework of an e-learning environment that takes into consideration the significance of cognitive load theory to instructional procedure or design.