Cris Castro Alonso

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Cognitive load theory
Multimedia learning
Science education
Working memory and visuospatial processing
Embodied cognition
Gender differences

Research activity per year

18 Article
17 Chapter
2 Review article
1 Book

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2024
Biological evolution and human cognition are analogous information processing systems
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Hidalgo, A. A. & Sweller, J., 5 Jan 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 10 p., 1330345.
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2023
Integrating cognitive load theory with other theories, within and beyond educational psychology
Hanham, J., Castro Alonso, C. & Chen, O., Aug 2023, In: British Journal of Educational Psychology. 93, Suppl. 2, p. 239-250 12 p.
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The relationship between interleaving and variability effects: A cognitive load theory perspective
Chen, O., Retnowati, E., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Paas, F. & Sweller, J., 14 Nov 2023, In: Education Sciences. 13, 11, 15 p., 1138.
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2022
Interest in physics after experimental activities with a mobile application: gender differences
Carreño, M. J., Castro-Alonso, J. C. & Gallardo, M. J., Dec 2022, In: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 20, 8, p. 1841-1857 17 p.
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Shifting online: 12 tips for online teaching derived from contemporary educational psychology research
Sepp, S., Wong, M., Hoogerheide, V. & Castro-Alonso, J. C., Oct 2022, In: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. 38, 5, p. 1304-1320 17 p.
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2021
Effectiveness of multimedia pedagogical agents predicted by diverse theories: a meta-analysis
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Wong, R. M., Adesope, O. O. & Paas, F., Sept 2021, In: Educational Psychology Review. 33, 3, p. 989-1015 27 p.
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Five strategies for optimizing instructional materials: instructor- and learner-managed cognitive load
Castro-Alonso, J. C., de Koning, B. B., Fiorella, L. & Paas, F., Dec 2021, In: Educational Psychology Review. 33, 4, p. 1379-1407 29 p.
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2020
Latest trends to optimize computer-based learning: Guidelines from cognitive load theory
Castro-Alonso, J. C. & de Koning, B. B., 2020, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 112, 106458.
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2019
Gender imbalance in instructional dynamic versus static visualizations: A meta-analysis
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Wong, M., Adesope, O. O., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2019, In: Educational Psychology Review. 31, 2, p. 361-387
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2018
Extending cognitive load theory to incorporate working memory resource depletion: Evidence from the spacing effect
Chen, O., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Paas, F. & Sweller, J., 2018, In: Educational Psychology Review. 30, 2, p. 483-501
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Investigating gender and spatial measurements in instructional animation research
Wong, M., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2018, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 89, p. 446-456
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Learning symbols from permanent and transient visual presentations: Don't overplay the hand
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P., Wong, M. & Paas, F., 2018, In: Computers & Education. 116, p. 1-13
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Undesirable difficulty effects in the learning of high-element interactivity materials
Chen, O., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Paas, F. & Sweller, J., 2018, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 9, 1483.
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2016
Comparing apples and oranges? A critical look at research on learning from statics versus animations
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2016, In: Computers & Education. 102, p. 234-243
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2015
Animations showing Lego manipulative tasks: Three potential moderators of effectiveness
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2015, In: Computers & Education. 85, p. 1-13
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Gender effects when learning manipulative tasks from instructional animations and static presentations
Wong, M., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2015, In: Educational Technology & Society. 18, 4, p. 37-52
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2014
Learning from observing hands in static and animated versions of non-manipulative tasks
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P. & Paas, F., 2014, In: Learning and Instruction. 34, p. 11-21
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2004
Insertions of Mini-Tn10 Transposon T-POP in Salmonella enterica sv. typhi
Hidalgo, A., Trombert, N., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Santiviago, C. A., Tesser, B. R., Youderian, P. & Mora, G. C., 2004, In: Genetics. 167, 3, p. 1069-1077
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