In this episode I spoke to Jamie Clark about how to take complex ideas, and distil them into clear visual representations, thereby minimising unnecessary load on teachers and students. In this conversation, we dig into how the principles behind information design relate to cognitive load theory and what lessons teachers can take when designing slides, worksheets or revision guides.

We discussed:

Why do you think good information design matters so much in education, and how does the way we present information link to cognitive load theory?
What are the key principles you use when designing your 'One Pagers' that teachers could apply to their own lessons and resources?
What are some of the common pitfalls you see in how teachers present information - in slides, worksheets, revision guides, that can often increase cognitive load for students?
If a teacher wanted to make an immediate improvement in how they present information to their students, what would you suggest they focus on first?
What role can good information design play in supporting different learners - for example, those who may struggle with processing speed, or those aiming for higher levels of mastery?
How do you see the same principles about information design applying to student learning materials?

If you'd like to know more about Jamie's work and his wonderful 'One Pagers' series of books and infographics, head over to his website Jamie Clark Educational where you can see all of his work and also subscribe to his weekly DistillED evidence-informed weekly newsletter. You can also follow Jamie on Twitter/X @XpatEducator