Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

This post includes links on growth mindset, an AI tool for instructional design, branching scenarios, accessibility, and a magazine issue with elearning articles by multiple prominent authors. Growth mindset Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Does Developing a Growth Mindset Help Students Learn? The Twine® Grimoire, Vol.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This article helps you discover how to use cognitive science in Instructional Design to make learning more engaging, memorable, and effective, as well as see why it's so important for achieving successful learning results. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Industry

MARCH 26, 2024

This article shares 5 strategies for reducing cognitive load in eLearning and streamlining the collaboration between Instructional Designers and SMEs. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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eLearning Industry

APRIL 10, 2022

We put a lot of thought into cognitive overload, and the techniques we need to avoid it. In this article, I share tips to battle the forgetting curve and lighten the load to improve memory retention in eLearning. Is there a benefit in approaching the problem from the opposite angle?

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Prompted by a nice article by Connie Malamed on creativity , I’m reminded of a saying, and the underlying thinking. In her article, Connie talks about what creativity is, why it’s important, and then about steps you can take to increase it. Here’s both the quip and some more on systematic creativity.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Where Did Germane Cognitive Load Go? Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. The first problem with germane cognitive load is a philosophical one. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. Creating Better Video for Learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Art and Science of Scenario Design: An Evidence-Based Framework — MAGIC This article provides an overview of evidence-based principles for creating scenarios to support learning. Parts of this article are based on an interview that the author, Jiani Wu, conducted with me on the topic of scenarios.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2012

It was sparked by Ruth Clark’s article “ Why Games Don’t Teach. ” The article kicked off a firestorm of debate, demands for proof and even name calling. 6) [and]… The second “claim,” that games enhance cognitive learning, continues to be supported. Christy Tucker addresses the question in her post. 7 studies).

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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. Neuroscience myths 25 Neuroscience Myths Lots of myths from pop psychology about neuroscience (plus a few from cognitive psychology or other non-neuro fields).

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eLearning Industry

MAY 9, 2024

From frontline training and employee incentives to balancing engagement and cognitive load, these guest author articles cover hot eLearning topics and trends. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 8, 2012

Ruth Clark posted at ASTD an article titled “ Why Games Don’t Teach.” Without seeing the full article, I can’t tell. an irrelevant treasure hunt, you’re adding cognitive load or at the least distracting the brain from the content.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Cognitive Load Theory warns against the dangers of overloading learners with too much information. Doesn’t it make it so much simpler to remember the crux of the entire article? Concentrate on making interactivity meaningful rather than a show off of fancy interface. T alk to Them.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A framework for developing learning outcomes which vary in cognitive complexity under the skills of recall, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, and create. C Cognitive Load. Cognitive Overload. Keywords used to describe and group content including blog articles, videos, and images etc. Blooms Taxonomy. Digital Literacy.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Article: Here is an article on my process. Cognition and Instruction , 5(4), 289-309. Cognitive and affective process analyses (pp. Applied Cognitive Psychology. Applied Cognitive Psychology. Storytelling: Tools of Engagement from Karl Kapp. It’s called Gamification via Segmented Polls.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 31, 2014

Here is a quick summary of seven principles for animation indicated in a 2002 article by Richard E. In general, the two conclude that “animation can promote learner understanding when used in ways that are consistent with the cognitive theory of multimedia learning.” Mayer and Roxana Moreno.

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KnowledgeOne

AUGUST 22, 2024

As we interact more and more with generative artificial intelligence, it’s essential not only to understand the basics of this technology but also to be aware that it exposes us to certain cognitive phenomena that can influence the way we perceive and use it. that are far from settled. Artificial Intelligence: Test Your Knowledge!

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 10, 2020

You may read them online or in print, but they’re books, not articles, for instance. So, Cognitive Apprenticeship isn’t on it. I’m biased towards cognitive perspectives. That is, published tomes. Second, they’re my preferences. And I have biases. I lean in to learning.

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Instancy

APRIL 27, 2025

Subject matter experts (SMEs) often provide comprehensive content, but simply displaying pages of text on the screen leads to cognitive overload, low engagement, and poor retention. Use Storytelling and Scenarios Create a narrative or use real-life scenarios to connect emotionally and cognitively with learners.

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Clark Quinn

APRIL 13, 2021

What he talks about for adults is really true for all learners, taking into account their relative cognitive capability and amount of experience. There was an article that posited five differences, and I see a major confound; the article’s talking about andragogy as self-directed learning, and pedagogy as formal instruction.

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WhatFix

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Employee Training Cognitive Learning: History, Functions, Benefits, Applications Published: October 3, 2024 Updated: October 3, 2024 Samantha Rohn Throughout our lives, we constantly learn new things, whether learning to read as a child or expanding arsenals of professional skills as adults. What Is Cognitive Learning?

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Infopro Learning

JULY 11, 2017

In this article, I’ll share 9 budget-friendly ways that you can revitalize your online training content. This helps to prevent cognitive overload and allows them to retain the takeaways instead of trying to soak up information that no longer applies to their job duties or responsibilities. Has your online training gone sour?

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Learning Everest

MAY 3, 2024

Cognitive theory is a psychological theory that emphasizes the role of mental processes in how humans make sense of the world. In Learning, cognitive theory empowers learners by acknowledging their agency and leveraging their unique approach to processing the things they encounter.

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

These include, Managing Cognitive Load: Cognitive load refers to the number of working memory resources a person is using. Heavy cognitive load can have adverse effects on task completion. And it’s important to note that the experience of cognitive load is not the same in everyone. It consists of. e-learning examples.

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dominKnow

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This article collects together a large range of resources and shared during the session along with some really helpful tips and background information on eLearning accessibility. Paul Schneider presented an ATD TechKnowledge 2021 conference session on eLearning accessibility last week.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 24, 2018

In this article, I’ll debunk 7 human memory myths for eLearning professionals. Even our personal cognitions have a direct bearing on how we retain and recall memories. This is why it’s essential to provide information in bite-sized doses to prevent cognitive overload. Are memories truly infallible? References: 1.

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eLearning Industry

JUNE 2, 2022

Curious learners pursue knowledge-rich and cognitively challenging work, are able to connect the dots and see patterns across seemingly unrelated fields, and usually come up with new ideas and ways to solve problems. This article discusses why curiosity is important and how to develop it.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2017

According to an eLearning Industry article , 70% of millennials visit YouTube Monthly. Loading your learner up with too much information, results in cognitive overload, slowing down the transfer of information into long term memory. Video is popular because it’s quick, its engaging, it’s easy to produce, and millennials love it.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 30, 2019

After my previous article on direct instruction versus guided discovery, some discussion mentioned Engelmann’s Direct Instruction (DI). Meta-cognition strategies (.67). Reciprocal teaching and meta-cognition strategies coming out highly, a great outcome. Providing feedback (.72). Teaching student self-verbalization (.67).

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

And if you follow good design principles, you’ll also help manage the cognitive load. If you want to research the jobs to be done approach, this article by Ger Driesen is a good place to start. But, be careful not to add too much cognitive overload. It explains cognitive load and cognitive theory.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Not only do they help in cognitive load reduction, but they grab viewer attention and add to learner engagement. In this article, I show you how you can leverage eLearning videos to train digital learners. Videos are a great tool to use in eLearning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 6, 2024

Are you familiar with the cognitive processes of attention, working memory, inhibition, and metacognition? To satisfy your curiosity and enhance your learning, here are five surprising and useful facts about some of our cognitive processes. 2008; Klingberg, 2010; Klingberg et al. 2005; McNab et al., 2009; Olesen et al.,

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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. Microlearning reduces cognitive overload and improves knowledge retention. Read the article 7 Tips To Curate Amazing eLearning Content to discover 7 top tips to curate amazing eLearning content for your eLearning course.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 24, 2020

More importantly, how would we evolutionarily change our cognitive architecture in the span of a few years? That, of course, was a misinterpretation of data, with only a couple of implausibilities. First, how do you measure the attention span of a goldfish? Attention’s complex, and the argument is spurious.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 14, 2024

Do you know what a cognitive bias is? Cognitive biases are shortcuts of the mind that allow the brain to simplify the processing of information. Cognitive biases are shortcuts of the mind that allow the brain to simplify the processing of information. It is one of the cognitive biases that should be taken seriously in education.

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Learningtogo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are some considerations when designing your own wikis: Adding Group Awareness Tools Increases Engagement To amplify the value of the wiki as a learning experience, the research team out of the department of computer science and applied cognitive science at the University of Duisburg-Essen tested different group awareness tools.

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