Glossary

Explore this glossary of educational terms to clarify key concepts and terminology used in teaching, learning, and academic contexts. Use the search feature below to quickly find definitions for specific terms.


Cognitive Load

Cognitive Load is the amount of mental effort your brain is using to learn something new. If there’s too much information at once, your brain gets overwhelmed, like a backpack that’s too heavy. In short, it’s about managing how much your brain has to handle so you can learn effectively.