DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS' COGNITIVE LOAD AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
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This article examines the relationship between cognitive load and academic performance in digital learning environments. Results indicate that properly designed digital learning environments can optimize cognitive load distribution, leading to improved academic performance, while poorly structured digital platforms may impose excessive extraneous cognitive burden that hinders learning effectiveness.
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