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    Aprendo a programar - Primero Medio

    El objetivo pedagógico de “Aprendo a programar” es integrar la programación y el pensamiento computacional en el sistema educativo chileno, destacando los Objetivos de Aprendizaje de las Bases Curriculares. Las lecciones, tanto en línea como sin conexión, fomentan la resolución de problemas mediante programación y el uso de recursos educativos. Esta propuesta continúa el Programa Fundamentos de la Computación, fortaleciendo conceptos y habilidades tecnológicas, y ofreciendo estrategias didácticas para mejorar el aprendizaje y la evaluación.

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    • 2019

    Cognitive load theory: Research that teachers really need to understand

    To improve student performance, teachers need to understand the evidence base that informs and helps improve their practice. An area of research with significant implications for teaching practice is cognitive load theory.

    This paper describes the research on cognitive load theory and what it means for more effective teaching practice. The first part of the paper explains how human brains learn according to cognitive load theory, and outlines the evidence base for the theory. The second part of the paper examines the implications of cognitive load theory for teaching practice, and describes some recommendations that are directly transferable to the classroom.

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