Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

7 Articles To Help You Improve Your eLearning Designs. Longer guide to writing alt text, paying attention to the differences in the context for the image. I share these links periodically here on my blog. A curated list of UX resources from Mel Milloway with relevance for elearning development. Guidelines for writing good alt text.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this article, well explore why works, how to use it effectively, and tools to bring it to life in your eLearning initiatives. Storytelling captivates attention by presenting information in a compelling, relatable format. Why Storytelling Matters in Learning Humans are wired for stories.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In this article, we will discuss a few key steps for successful enterprise software adoption. When a new change is promoted from the top-level management, its impact increases, and the workforce pays more attention to the recent events. Let’s begin. Keep your support teams involved in discussions from the very beginning.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention, you will have seen that a number of my blog posts take down a variety of articles that are rife with malarkey. These are things like the attention span of a goldfish, learning styles, generations/digital natives, etc. Get someone to write your articles who knows what they’re talking about.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In this article, we discuss the benefits of financial training and eLearning programs for employees in the finance industry. Trainers can use this information to understand which areas need more attention and adjust their program accordingly. Let’s begin. Lower Costs and Time Savings. Staying Up to Date with Changes.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This article will examine the ways banks can leverage finance training programs to reskill their employees. By paying close attention to industry trends, you can better predict the skills your employees will need, and the training required. Proactive upskilling and reskilling aligned with strategy needs and industry trends.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2019

Learners pay attention to the irrelevant, seductive details and connect those details to their own prior knowledge. This is called the “coherence principle” in the article linked above and in eLearning and the Science of Instruction.

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Allen Interactions

JULY 18, 2023

Keep your employees' attention during training? Article originally published on eLearning Industry. Shorten training time? Lower training costs? Improve performance outcomes? SAM, an iterative instructional design model, starts with performance so your organization can end with performance.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For more on what Mobisodes are and why they are useful see this recent article ! As we discussed in that article, we created Mobisodes to overcome the challenges that our customers were facing when developing Mobile Learning , such as delivery and technical requirements, engagement and consumption issues, and budgetary constraints.

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Learning Rebels

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

HBR wrote an excellent article about “How to Embrace Change Using Emotional Intelligence. Ignoring these feelings will backfire and the next thing you know, groups are resisting and miscommunication is everywhere. Acknowledging those feelings, creates empathy and that resonates with everyone going through the change process.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a previous article , I talked about the different types of learner engagement that there are, and what each one entails. In short, a good WIIFM convinces learners that the course is worth their time and attention. The book’s title and cover have caught your attention. Will the book hold your attention as you read it?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

Prompting tips for working with AI What We Learned from a Year of Building with LLMs (Part I) A detailed article with lessons learned about working with LLMs like ChatGPT. Unlike content safety or PII defects which have a lot of attention and thus seldom occur, factual inconsistencies are stubbornly persistent and more challenging to detect.

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LearnDash

JULY 6, 2021

When we read articles online, we don’t approach it the same way we would a book. But many online readers tend to follow a skimming pattern, where they read the headline and skip over headings to make sure they’re on a relevant resource before returning to the top and reading an article in full.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Pay attention to whether the SME is giving you enough concrete details to use in your scenario, and ask for more examples if needed. Many writers spend countless hours interviewing experts, reading articles, or working with researchers. Recording the interview leaves you free to really listen and consider follow-up questions.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 21, 2024

Learn: A virtual learning platform can be your learning guide, focusing your attention and helping you unlock your full potential. Read the original article here. It’s like having a clear path without distractions, making learning a breeze. The power to transform your learning experience is within your grasp.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 9, 2024

The article emphasizes the crucial role of a well-defined concept in eLearning training, focusing on audience identification, clear objectives, and interactive elements. It highlights the importance of selecting appropriate tools and incorporating feedback for effective training development.

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This article was originally published on Restrict Content Pro. It’s a good idea to use graphical elements like arrows to draw more attention to your call to action. The tools discussed earlier in this article will help you achieve the professional design you’re looking for. This way, users won’t have to scroll down to see it.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I saw an article in the top education news source in the country, The Chronicle of Higher Education. However, this article was touting issues for Gen Z students. Here’s hoping they’re also not guilty of the ‘attention span of a goldfish’ myth!). That’s not what I’m talking about here, though.

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eLearning Industry

AUGUST 4, 2023

This article discusses how eLearning courses can boost your resume. Leverage the power of eLearning to become a better candidate! This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot, obviously (7 books, numerous articles, this blog, white papers, …). It’s clear some folks have never paid attention to how people perceive their writing! As a colleague pointed out, I’m lucky it comes easy. For others, that’s not the case. However, someone recently asked how to get started.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There’s a common belief that Gen Z has short attention spans. Once something piques their interest, Gen Z’s attention span improves significantly. If you want to engage them in a learning context, learning leaders need to work harder to create content that grabs their attention from the start.

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Docebo

MARCH 20, 2023

It is an optimizer of human attention and skill. time on articles, assessment results, etc.) Content generation This topic has been getting a lot of attention lately. It goes something like this: You prompt ChatGPT to write a short article on “the most important things a new UX/UI designer needs to know.”

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Learningtogo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Worrying about how we look on camera, the lack of sensory stimulation and physical movement, and the challenge to pay attention to a single subject much longer than is physically possible can leave your learners mentally drained and physically exhausted. Learning was measured by the quality of the articles produced by the students.

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Spark Your Interest

MARCH 26, 2020

In our article, “The Dummies Guide to Developing Online Learning” we listed several e-learning activities. Patti Shank in her article on the Best Way To Write Multiple-Choice Questions discusses the 5 major flaws in writing the questions: Unclear or otherwise poorly written. We hope this article managed to ‘Spark Your Interest”.

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LearnDash

JUNE 4, 2020

After learners read an article, ask them to summarize it in 1–3 sentences. Mark them according to how well they cover all the key points of the article. Headlines don’t usually cover every detail of a story, but they do summarize the most important information in a way that grabs attention. Here are just a few. Write a headline.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 22, 2019

In a couple of articles, the notion that we should be measuring our impact on the business is called out. So, in the original article , by my colleague Will Thalheimer, he calls the claim that we should focus on business impact ‘dangerous’! The second article is a bit more off kilter. And no argument!

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is the issue is that in my search, I came across an article that really violated a number of principles. The title of the article (paraphrasing) was “Research validates that video is superior to text” Sure, that could be the case! Still, this article claimed to have a definitive statement about at least one study.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 21, 2021

They also give Google more context for what your article is about. Most importantly of all, a learner who is searching the Internet for an answer needs your article to provide it. And yes, I have heard the objections: “But people don’t have the attention span for long content!” People want your answer to get to the point!”

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to adapt to changes and stay ahead of eLearning trends. Hence, the shift from Flash to HTML5 began, and eLearning professionals who were paying attention got a head start. Are you up to date with the latest eLearning technologies and methodologies? Sign Up For Alerts And RSS Feeds.

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Clark Quinn

JANUARY 4, 2022

If you’ve been paying attention, and I hope you have, two summers ago Will Thalheimer & Matt Richter ran a new and different event, the L&D Conference. The society has had regular events, articles, also workshops. The new year seems like the right time for news, so Happy New(s) Year! They also ran the conference again.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 31, 2021

In the article, Pender boils our success down to investing in the right people around the athletes, backed up by systemic reform and attention to detail. Australia’s upward trajectory was observed by Kieran Pender in Back to square one: how Australia engineered remarkable golden Games.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This article was originally published on Restrict Content Pro. In this article, you’ll learn specific insights regarding naming membership levels that drive your users to slam that “Register Now” button faster than ever before. Have you thought about how to name your membership levels? Let’s take a look.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

In this article, I’ll share 8 creative tips to reuse eLearning content with a rapid eLearning authoring tool. You can add these elements to your infographic design to grab learners’ attention. Do you need to refresh your eLearning course without going over budget? How To Reuse eLearning Content With A Rapid eLearning Authoring Tool.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover the essential steps for developing e-learning content and provide best practices for instructional designers and course creators. Pay attention to each individual content piece. Effective content design doesn’t just save time and resources; it ensures a consistent and scalable learning experience.

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Instancy

APRIL 27, 2025

This article explores proven strategies for transforming dense content into engaging digital learning, and introduces how AI-powered platforms like Instancy can automate and personalize this transformation at scale. Use visual cues (bold, color, callouts) to draw attention to essential points, but avoid overusing emphasis to prevent clutter.

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Ontuitive

APRIL 7, 2022

In an article published by Chief Learning Officer on this same topic, we can clearly see that Gen Z craves autonomy far more than their predecessors. Given that most companies still default to large training rooms and long sessions, it will be hard to imagine they can capture the attention of these learners. Share the Why!

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LearnDash

APRIL 9, 2020

For about the past decade, countless articles have been written about Millennials and the way they’ve been shaping office culture. Most importantly, educators shouldn’t dismiss these learning preferences as being indicative of the short attention spans of young people addicted to smart phones.

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