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The C.O.R.E Framework
C = Concise
Meaning
Conciseness in instructional design means delivering content that is clear, to the point, and devoid of unnecessary complexity or redundancy. It prioritizes the essential information that learners need to achieve their educational goals.
Implementation
- Clarity and PrecisionUse straightforward language and avoid jargon unless it is essential and well-explained.
- Focused ContentEliminate fluff and ensure each piece of information directly contributes to the learning objectives.
- Bite-sized LearningBreak down complex topics into manageable, easily digestible segments to facilitate better understanding and retention.
Example
Instead of presenting a long lecture on a topic, create short, focused video clips that cover specific aspects, making it easier for students to grasp and retain the information.
Concise, with the evidence in mind
Strip away the noise, but leave room for productive struggle.
- Desirable Difficulty. Conciseness and clarity remove unnecessary barriers, but desirable difficulties introduce purposeful barriers that strengthen mental pathways. By framing these challenges in an engaging and supportive environment, educators can help students persist through the discomfort that leads to genuine mastery.
- Generative Learning. Conciseness ensures learners are not overwhelmed, and relevance fuels their motivation. Within that streamlined framework, generative activities provide the engagement mechanism for students to construct meaning, solidifying both understanding and purpose.