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“In my 16 years in education, no other single theory has had more impact on my teaching practice than Cognitive Load Theory. There is not a training program I design or run where I don’t apply its principles.”Tony Kirton |
Webinar overview
Before we can truly engage our learners, we must first ensure we are not using teaching practices that promote disengagement. Enter Cognitive Load Theory…
Described by leading British educationalist Dylan Wiliam as ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’, Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explores ways in which educators can manage the limitations of working memory and facilitate more engaging and effective learning experiences.
Supported by more than 30 years of evidence, CLT outlines several foundational principles for teaching design and delivery.
Beyond the theory, CLT provides teachers with empirically supported instructional and design advice consistent with what we know today about how the brain works.
Together we’ll explore the foundations of CLT, why it is such an important concept and several principles you can use to apply it in practice.
By attending this webinar, it is expected you will be able to:
- Explain CLT and its relationship to managing working memory limitations.
- Identify and explain the three types of cognitive load.
- Apply several teaching and design principles to eliminate, manage and leverage the various types of information that induce cognitive load.
You can expect an engaging webinar that provides you with practical teaching advice.
Key topics covered
- Foundations of Cognitive Load Theory
- Impacts on teaching and design principles and practices.
- Managing/leveraging Cognitive Load
- Applying the principles in practice
NB. Can't make the session?
We send out all electronic resources including the recording to registrants within 48 hours of the session closure. All Velg Training Webinars are scheduled in AEST (QLD time) - please check your timezone before logging onto the online training session.
Date & Time
Tuesday 17th March 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm (AEST: QLD)
Other timezones:
12:00pm - 1:30pm (AEDT: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:30am - 1:00pm (ACDT: SA)
10:30am - 12:00pm (ACST: NT)
9:00am - 10:30am (AWST: WA)
Who should attend
- Instructional Designers
- Trainers
- Training Managers
- L&D Managers
- Curriculum Developers
- Resource Developers
What to expect
Post-event, you will be provided with the following resources:
- PowerPoint
- Recording of the webinar (three months access)
- Additional electronic resources
- Electronic Statement of Attendance
Presenters
Tony Kirton
Other
Tony Kirton is a facilitator and instructional designer with more than a 15 years’ experience in organisational learning and development and VET education.
Known for his engaging and evidence-based approach to online and face to face learning, Tony delivers workshops, webinars and conference presentations with a wide range of public and private sector organisations.
As a facilitator, Tony primarily teaches educators and trainers how to design and deliver engaging and meaningful learning. In the past two years Tony has spent most of his facilitation time working with trainers, managers and senior leaders to improve their facilitation and presentation skills.
As an instructional designer, Tony has overseen and personally designed hundreds of training programs and more than one thousand assessment resources from more than 30 different vocational qualifications.
He holds a Master in Business and Commerce (spec. HR & IR) and two Diplomas in Vocational Training and Learning Design.
Continuing his passion for the education sector, Tony currently sits on the Board of Directors at a Rudolf Steiner School located in the Northeast of NSW.
Connect with Tony via:
Email: tony@engageld.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkirton/
Web: https://engagelearninganddevelopment.com/
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Program
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
| 10:45am (AEST:QLD) - 11:00am (AEST:QLD) | Join Time: Audio tests |
| 11:00am (AEST:QLD) - 12:30pm (AEST: QLD) | Webinar Commences |
Opportunities to interact
- Use a microphone to speak with trainer/attendees
- Raise your 'virtual hand' to engage in discussion
- Share your thoughts via online chat window
- Answer online polls that provide instant group feedback
NB. If you would like to send chat questions to the presenter before the session, please email webinar@velgtraining.com.
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