Thank you everyone for coming to the conference. It absolutely was our honour hosting everyone here, and definitely one of my most memorable experience in life. See you all again next year in Indonesia 😊 #ICLTC2026
Dr Cris Castro
@drcriscastro.bsky.social
Juan C. Castro-Alonso. Rewarded hubby & daddy. Educational psychology, multimedia, STEM, biochemistry, spatial working memory. Asst. Professor at University of Birmingham (UK), Author, Speaker, Editor, Consultant
One unleashes the *hounds* of Hell, not the gates of Hell, you illiterate moron.
It'll be a great time and conference!
Mona Wong@psmona.bsky.social · 2mo agoOnly 9 days to go until the International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026! We are very excited to welcome everyone in Brum! Last minute reminder, if you are travelling from overseas into the UK, you are reminded to apply for the ETA. @monawong.bsky.social @drcriscastro.bsky.social #ICLTC2026
Another academic day of graduations, but felt warmer this time!
Places are still available!
Mona Wong@psmona.bsky.social · 3mo agoTogether with @drcriscastro.bsky.social and Ouhao Chen, we have an exciting news!! To allow for more flexibility, we have a ✨ special arrangement for anyone who cannot attend the conference but still interested in the keynotes 🎓 . Registration link: lnkd.in/eqez8gQU
Places are still available!
Mona Wong@psmona.bsky.social · 3mo agoTogether with @drcriscastro.bsky.social and Ouhao Chen, we have an exciting news!! To allow for more flexibility, we have a ✨ special arrangement for anyone who cannot attend the conference but still interested in the keynotes 🎓 . Registration link: lnkd.in/eqez8gQU
When Prior Knowledge Helps, and When It Doesn’t Which factors make prior knowledge helpful or unhelpful? And which should we consider first? efratfurst.substack.com/p/when-prior...
When Prior Knowledge Helps, and When It Doesn’t
Four basic considerations and the one that should come first
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As renowned international researchers will be in Birmingham (July), three of them will deliver workshops to apply cognitive load guidelines in instructional practice. Register on the link below! Coorganized with @psmona.bsky.social and Ouhao Chen uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Workshops for Teachers - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
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Check out our new podcast episode! The enthusiastic Bross & Bloem | Research Stories Season 3 Ep.2 youtu.be/gmyu1hsy7Zo?... via @YouTube
The enthusiastic Bross & Bloem | Research Stories Season 3 Ep.2
YouTube video by EARLI
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New early bird registration deadline: 15th May! Hurry up!
Dr Cris Castro@drcriscastro.bsky.social · 7mo agoResearchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Great day to be born!
David Webb@allaboutpsychology.bsky.social · 4mo agoToday in Psychology (8th May 1919), Leon Festinger was born. Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance had an enduring impact on the development of experimental social psychology. www.all-about-psychology.com/cognitive_di... #psychology #CognitiveDissonance #PsychologyFacts
New early bird registration deadline: 15th May! Hurry up!
Dr Cris Castro@drcriscastro.bsky.social · 7mo agoResearchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Likely final prompt by you know who: "ChatGTP, I command you, how many nukes I need to totally destroy them? Totally, totally! Give me the codes too".
Hurry up, early bird fees only until mid April!
Dr Cris Castro@drcriscastro.bsky.social · 7mo agoResearchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Hurry up, early bird fees only until mid April!
Dr Cris Castro@drcriscastro.bsky.social · 7mo agoResearchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Researchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Registration - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
uobevents.eventsair.com
Good times! Finishing my class Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1 with mixed feelings among my students 😉
Check out our new episode, with @tinoendres.bsky.social
EARLI@earlioffice.bsky.social · 6mo agoTune in to the first episode of Season 3 of the 🎙 #EARLI Research Stories #podcast: “The Multifaceted Tino Endres”! In this episode, Cris and Leonie sit down with Dr. Tino Endres for an engaging conversation about his academic journey. 👉 creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Interesting study to be a participant!
Aleesha Rashid@aleeshara.bsky.social · 6mo agoWe are looking for English monolingual undergraduate students and Spanish-English bilingual undergraduate students to complete a short online study for our project on Cognitive Load Theory! Follow this link to participate: bham.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please share! Thank you.
Researchers are coming from all over, and we have three great keynotes! The Early Bird Registration is now officially open for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC 2026)! Birmingham, UK, July 27-29. uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa...
Registration - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
uobevents.eventsair.com
My time as Editor of AMPPS is coming to an end-- here are some parting thoughts. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... .
Taking Stock of Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science at the End of the Beginning - David A. Sbarra, 2025
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My first participation in a qualitative study about cognitive load theory. Enjoy! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Why is secondary mathematics difficult to learn? Perspectives from in-service teachers and cognitive load theory
Secondary mathematics learning presents significant difficulties for many students, yet the sources of this complexity remain inadequately understood. Objective: This study investigates complexity ...
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Check out our keynote speakers for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC2026) uobevents.eventsair.com/internationa... See you in Birmingham! @psmona.bsky.social
Keynote Speakers - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
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Listen to our new podcast episode!
EARLI@earlioffice.bsky.social · 12mo agoIn this special podcast episode 🎙, we celebrate EARLI’s 40th anniversary with a conversation with its founder, Erik de Corte. Join us as we revisit the association’s origins and explore how it carved out its own path. Tune in for an inside look at how it all began. 👉 Listen here: bit.ly/42Y8IoH
Listen to our new podcast episode!
EARLI@earlioffice.bsky.social · 12mo agoIn this special podcast episode 🎙, we celebrate EARLI’s 40th anniversary with a conversation with its founder, Erik de Corte. Join us as we revisit the association’s origins and explore how it carved out its own path. Tune in for an inside look at how it all began. 👉 Listen here: bit.ly/42Y8IoH