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Tips for Storytelling in Learning

Experiencing eLearning

Be detail oriented, craft mental movies. Support attention. Manage cognitive load. Stories help us activate prior knowledge, minimize cognitive load so more brain power focused on learning transfer. Don’t start with the presenter intro. Start with a story. Add a surprising element. Give sensory information.

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Using Game Design To Create Accomplishment Based Learning, Julie Dirksen #astdtk13 @usablelearning

Learning Visions

Let's start with attention. How long is the avg attention span? But there's really not a practical limit to our attention span if we WANT to pay attention. Think a 13 hour Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon. So for our learners -- I need you to pay attention now, but when are you actually going to need this?

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Beneath the surface

Clark Quinn

I’ve railed, e.g. in my book on myths , that our attention span hasn’t dropped down to 8 seconds. And, despite a newer book based upon research that suggests our attention span has dropped to 47 seconds, I think there’s more to it. For instance, attention is (largely; re: the cocktail party effect) volitional.

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Using Educational Animation to Improve eLearning

Origin Learning

They use basic elements to explain a process, concept or abstract idea; and they may range from being primitively simple to a full-blown animated movie. Animations loaded with too much information or too much simultaneous movement will lead to cognitive overload and therefore lose the interest of learners. Maintain a comfortable speed.

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Beneath the Surface

Upside Learning

I’ve railed, e.g. in my book on myths, that our attention span hasn’t dropped down to 8 seconds. And, despite a newer book based upon research that suggests our attention span has dropped to 47 seconds, I think there’s more to it. For instance, attention is (largely; re: the cocktail party effect) volitional.

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Cognitive Learning: History, Functions, Benefits, Applications

WhatFix

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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eLearning Narratives: The Power Of Storytelling In Education

HexaLearn

It also encourages cognitive processes that govern how humans absorb and react to information. The narrative experience is enhanced with the integration of movies, engaging simulations, and visually appealing illustrations. In the age of information overload, short attention spans are quite common.