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Cognitive load in the age of AI

In this episode, host James Robinson is joined by James Abela, Director of Digital Learning & Entrepreneurship at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur. Together, they discuss the difference between using cognitive load to support learning and using AI in ways that replace the thinking process entirely.

Meet our guests

James Robinson

James Robinson is a highly experienced computing educator & trainer, with a background in Computer Science and 10 years of classroom experience teaching a range of STEM subjects. James currently works to promote evidence informed and effective practices in computing education Pedagogy.

James Abela

James is the Director of Digital Learning & Entrepreneurship at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and has a passion to give students the ability to think computationally, a skill that will enable them to programme effectively, solve a wide range of problems and make them much more resilient.

Cognitive Load in the age of AI

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