Learning Networks (LNs) are online social networks designed to supportnonformal learning; they are therefore particularly suitable for self-directedlearners. In LNs, learners need to construct knowledge through knowledgesharing with other participants. However, without support, learners have toorganize knowledge sharing themselves and this could induce extraneouscognitive load. When working on complex learning tasks, this organizing processcould have a detrimental effect on knowledge construction. To optimize cognitiveload, we propose using a peer support system that applies the mechanisms of peertutoring to support knowledge sharing. Its mechanisms reduce, we argue, theextraneous load imposed by having to organize knowledge sharing as well asinduce germane load by directing the freed-up cognitive capacity to processes thatcontribute to knowledge construction.
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Ya P. Hsiao, Francis Brouns, Liesbeth Kester, & Peter Sloep. (2013). Cognitive load and knowledge sharing in Learning Networks. Interactive Learning Environments, 21(1), 89–100.
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