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Books

Sweller J; Ayres PL; Kalyuga S, 2011, Cognitive load theory, Springer, New York, http://www.springer.com/psychology/book/978-1-4419-8125-7

Ayres PL, 2006, Book of ideas for teaching English to pupils with dyslexia, Original, Oxford University Press, http://www.sevt.cz/produkt/anglicky-napadnicek-pro-ucitele-a-rodice-nejen-deti-s-dydlexii-ktere-zacinaji-s-anglictinoui-11878605/

Ayres PL, 2000, Numeracy in Australia: Are Standards Falling?, Original, Rapidreprographics, North Sydney

Ayres PL; Dinham S; Sawyer W, 2000, Successful Senior Secondary Teaching, Original, Australian College of Education Quality Teaching, Deakin West ACT 2600

Book Chapters

Castro-Alonso J-C; Ayres P; Sweller J, 2019, 'Instructional visualizations, cognitive load theory, and visuospatial processing', in Visuospatial Processing for Education in Health and Natural Sciences, Springer, pp. 111 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20969-8_5

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2019, 'VAR: A battery of computer-based instruments to measure visuospatial processing', in Visuospatial Processing for Education in Health and Natural Sciences, Springer, pp. 207 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20969-8_8

Ayres P; Juan C. C-A; Wong M; Marcus N; Paas F, 2019, 'Factors That Impact on The Effectiveness of Instructional Animations.', in Tindall-Ford S; Agostinho S; Sweller J (ed.), Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Rethinking Teaching, Routledge, London, https://www.routledge.com/Advances-in-Cognitive-Load-Theory-Rethinking-Teaching-1st-Edition/Tindall-Ford-Agostinho-Sweller/p/book/9780367246907

Wong M; Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Pass F, 2019, 'The Effects of Transient Information and Element Interactivity on Learning from Instructional Animations', in Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Rethinking Teaching, Routledge, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429283895

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Wong M; Paas F, 2019, 'Visuospatial tests and multimedia learning', in Advances in Cognitive Load Theory, Routledge, pp. 89 - 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429283895-8

Ayres P; Castro-Alonso JC; Wong M; Paas F, 2019, 'Visuospatial tests and multimedia learning: The Importance of employing relevant instruments', in Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Rethinking Teaching, Routledge, pp. 89 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429283895

Wong M; Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2019, 'THE EFFECTS OF TRANSIENT INFORMATION AND ELEMENT INTERACTIVITY ON LEARNING FROM INSTRUCTIONAL ANIMATIONS', in Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching, pp. 80 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429283895-7

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2018, 'Computerized and adaptable tests to measure visuospatial abilities in stem students', in Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, pp. 337 - 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60018-5_33

Ayres P, 2017, 'Subjective measures of cognitive load: What can they reliably measure?', in Zheng RZ (ed.), Cognitive Load Measurement and Application, Routledge, pp. 9 - 28

Ayres P; Castro-Alonso JC; Paas F, 2015, 'The potential of embodied cognition to improve STEAM dynamic visualizations', in Ge X; Ifenthaler D; Spector JM (ed.), Emerging Technologies for STEAM Education Full STEAM Ahead, Springer, New York, pp. 113 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02573-5

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2015, 'The Potential of Embodied Cognition to Improve STEAM Instructional Dynamic Visualizations', in Emerging Technologies for STEAM Education, Springer International Publishing, pp. 113 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02573-5_7

Ayres P; Sweller J, 2014, 'The split-attention principle in multimedia learning', in The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, New York, pp. 206 - 226, http://www.cambridge.org/au/academic/subjects/psychology/cognition/cambridge-handbook-multimedia-learning-2nd-edition

Ayres P; Castro-Alonso JC; Paas F, 2014, 'Dynamic visualisations and motor skills', in Human-centric visualization: Theories, methodologies and case studies, Springer, New york, pp. 551 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7485-2

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2014, 'Dynamic Visualisations and Motor Skills', in Handbook of Human Centric Visualization, Springer New York, pp. 551 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7485-2_22

Ayres P; Sweller J, 2013, 'Worked examples', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford, pp. 408 - 410

Ayres P; Cierniak G, 2012, 'The split-attention effect', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the sciences of learning, edn. 1st, Springer, Berlin, pp. 3172 - 3175

Ayres P, 2012, 'Worked example effect', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the sciences of learning, edn. 1st, Springer, Berlin, pp. 3467 - 3471

Paas F; Ayres P; Pachman M, 2008, 'ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE LOAD IN MULTIMEDIA LEARNING Theory, Methods and Applications', in Robinson DH; Schraw G (ed.), RECENT INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY THAT FACILITATE STUDENT LEARNING, edn. Current Perspectives on Cognition Learning and Instruction, INFORMATION AGE PUBLISHING-IAP, pp. 11 - 35, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000268166700002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Pass F; Ayres PL; Pachman M, 2008, 'Assessment of Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning', in Robinson DH; Schraw G (ed.), Recent Innovations in Educational Technology that Facilitate Student Learning, edn. 1, Information Age Publisher, Charlotte, NC, pp. 11 - 35

Gog TV; Rikers R; Ayres PL, 2008, 'Assessment of Complex Performance', in Spector J; Merrill M; Van Merrienboer J; Driscoll M (ed.), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, edn. 3rd, Erlbaum, NY, pp. 763 - 806

Pass F; Gog TV; Kirschner F; Marcus N; Ayres PL; Sweller J, 2008, 'Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Cognitive Load Research as a Key to Tackle Challenges', in Zumbach J (ed.), Beyond Knowledge: The Legacy of Competence, edn. 1, Springer, Speringr-Veriag New York, pp. 1 - 9, http://www.springer.com/education+%26+language/learning+%26+instruction/book/978-1-4020-8826-1

Journal articles

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Zhang S; de Koning BB; Paas F, 2024, 'Research Avenues Supporting Embodied Cognition in Learning and Instruction', Educational Psychology Review, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09847-4

Koning BBD; Mok K; Marcus N; Ayres P, 2023, 'Investigating the role of hand perspective in learning from procedural animations', British Journal of Educational Psychology, 93, pp. 251 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12542

Bahari A; Wu S; Ayres P, 2023, 'Improving Computer-Assisted Language Learning Through the Lens of Cognitive Load', Educational Psychology Review, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09764-y

Gupta R; Marcus N; Ayres P, 2022, 'Investigating the impact of gender-differences and spatial ability on learning from instructional animations', Annee Psychologique, 122, pp. 537 - 561, http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/ANPSY1.223.0537

Ayres P; Lee JY; Paas F; van Merriënboer JJG, 2021, 'The Validity of Physiological Measures to Identify Differences in Intrinsic Cognitive Load', Frontiers in Psychology, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.702538

Manson E; Ayres P, 2021, 'Investigating how errors should be flagged and worked examples structured when providing feedback to novice learners of mathematics', Educational Psychology, 41, pp. 153 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2019.1650895

Ayres P, 2020, 'Something old, something new from cognitive load theory', Computers in Human Behavior, 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2020.106503

Mierowsky R; Marcus N; Ayres P, 2020, 'Using mimicking gestures to improve observational learning from instructional videos', Educational Psychology, 40, pp. 550 - 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2019.1650896

de Koning BB; Marcus N; Brucker B; Ayres P, 2019, 'Does observing hand actions in animations and static graphics differentially affect learning of hand-manipulative tasks?', Computers and Education, 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103636

Sugiman ; Retnowati E; Ayres P; Murdanu , 2019, 'Learning goal-free problems: Collaboratively or individually?', Cakrawala Pendidikan, 38, pp. 590 - 600, http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/cp.v38i3.26914

Castro-Alonso JC; Wong M; Adesope OO; Ayres P; Paas F, 2019, 'Gender Imbalance in Instructional Dynamic Versus Static Visualizations: a Meta-analysis', Educational Psychology Review, 31, pp. 361 - 387, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-019-09469-1

Wong M; Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2018, 'Investigating gender and spatial measurements in instructional animation research', Computers in Human Behavior, 89, pp. 446 - 456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.02.017

Retnowati E; Ayres P; Sweller J, 2018, 'Collaborative learning effects when students have complete or incomplete knowledge', Applied Cognitive Psychology, 32, pp. 681 - 692, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acp.3444

Weltman H; Timchenko V; Sofios H; Ayres P; Marcus N, 2018, 'Evaluation of an adaptive tutorial supporting the teaching of mathematics', European Journal of Engineering Education, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2018.1513993

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Wong M; Paas F, 2018, 'Learning symbols from permanent and transient visual presentations: Don't overplay the hand', Computers & Education, 116, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.08.011

Retnowati E; Ayres P; Sweller J, 2017, 'Can collaborative learning improve the effectiveness of worked examples in learning mathematics?', Journal of Educational Psychology, 109, pp. 666 - 679, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/edu0000167

Lajevardi N; Narang NS; Marcus N; Ayres P, 2017, 'Can mimicking gestures facilitate learning from instructional animations and static graphics?', Computers and Education, 110, pp. 64 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.03.010

Singh AM; Marcus N; Ayres P, 2017, 'Strategies to reduce the negative effects of spoken explanatory text on integrated tasks', Instructional Science, 45, pp. 239 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11251-016-9400-2

Stebner F; Kühl T; Höffler TN; Wirth J; Ayres P, 2017, 'The role of process information in narrations while learning with animations and static pictures', Computers and Education, 104, pp. 34 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.11.001

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2016, 'Comparing apples and oranges? A critical look at research on learning from statics versus animations', Computers and Education, 102, pp. 234 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.09.004

Smith A; Ayres P, 2016, 'Investigating the Modality and Redundancy Effects for Learners with Persistent Pain', Educational Psychology Review, 28, pp. 401 - 424, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-014-9293-z

Fraser KL; Ayres P; Sweller J, 2015, 'Cognitive load theory for the design of medical simulations', Simulation in Healthcare, 10, pp. 295 - 307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000097

Wong M; Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2015, 'Gender Effects When Learning Manipulative Tasks From Instructional Animations and Static Presentations', Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 18, pp. 37 - 52, http://www.ifets.info/journals/18_4/4.pdf

Ayres P, 2015, 'State-of-the-Art Research into Multimedia Learning: A Commentary on Mayer's Handbook of Multimedia Learning', Applied Cognitive Psychology, 29, pp. 631 - 636, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acp.3142

Castro-Alonso JC; Ayres P; Paas F, 2015, 'Animations showing Lego manipulative tasks: Three potential moderators of effectiveness', Computers and Education, 85, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2014.12.022


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