Assess the ability to apply cognitive load theory (intrinsic, extraneous, germane load) to design and evaluate instructional materials for graduate-level online courses; tasks include analyzing a provided lesson/module, identifying load-related issues (multimedia redundancy, segmenting, modality, worked examples, scaffolding, pacing, assessment alignment, and accessibility), proposing redesigns that optimize learning outcomes and justify choices with CLT principles and consideration of learner prior knowledge and course constraints.