Browsing Conferences - Department of Technology Education by Author "Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest"

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Examining the relationship between spatial ability and cognitive load during complex problem solving

Reid, Clodagh; Buckley, Jeffrey; Seery, Niall; Dunbar, Rónán (PATT, 2022-06-21)

Spatial ability is documented as a predictor of success in STEM disciplines and noted to contribute to individuals problem-solving approaches. While there is a significant body of correlational evidence indicating that ...
Using pupil dilation to measure cognitive load during a spatial skills test

Raju, Gibin; Sorby, Sheryl A.; Panther, Grace; Reid, Clodagh; Fisher, Luke (ASEE, 2022-08-23)

This full research paper explores how spatial skills and cognitive load interact. Spatial skills allow a person to manipulate and rotate any three-dimensional object. Studies have reported that spatial skills can be a ...