Challenge A: Comics

Prototype

Challenge A: Comics September 17, 2025 This comic is being created as an extension to my light and sound unit that I created for grade 1 students. I chose the topic because of my interest in science and the excitement of being able to help students learn about light and sound through short yet detailed…

image showing person walking in pre-painted footprints

Substantive Post

One of the key takeaways from the reading and resources was how much our brains can manage at once. Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning stood out, especially the concept of cognitive load (extraneous, intrinsic, and germane). As his theory states, “if our brains are overloaded by intrinsic and extraneous load, there is little space…