SHIFT eLearning

MAY 15, 2014

A lot of eLearning professionals, especially those who have just started with their practice, often ask about the need for theory. Why bother with an instructional design theory at all? Practice and theory actually goes hand in hand. Three Most Popular Learning Theories of Instructional Design. Isn''t practice enough?

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. Because its true -- you can impress your clients and peers by working "cognitive load" into a sentence. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im not a big theory person.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? Vary activities to maintain interest and attention. The EduTech Wiki also has a good overview on learning style theory. Can I, um, have your attention, please? For the moment. We got Wii!

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The Learning Dispatch

MARCH 20, 2017

You leverage approaches and techniques so that those who may have a disability related to hearing, vision, mobility, or cognition (among others) have equal access and opportunity to experience the content and instruction of your course. (As Accessibility solutions engineer Crystal Baker took a deep dive into color. Absolutely.

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Academy of Mine

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Cognitive Learning Theory is a useful theory for looking at education in a modern way, which focuses not just on the student’s ability to repeat the information they have been taught, but instead asks why and how a student was able to learn, and what their innate mental processes and previous life experiences had to do with that learning.

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TalentLMS

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a number of different adult learning theories that can be used to guide employee training, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In order to choose the best approach for your business, it is important to understand the key concepts of each theory. Theories of learning for employee training. Cognitivism.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

ARCS (Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction). Keller’s ARCS model of motivation stands for Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. Learners are prompted to choose from multiple solutions to given scenarios. Cognitive Load. Branching Navigation. CBT (Computer-Based Training). Compliance Training.

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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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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. After my appeal for something a little more pared down that I might actually be able to read, Dr. John came up with these essentials: The Conditions of Learning and Theory of Instruction , by Robert Gagné Training Complex Cognitive Skills , by Jeroen J.G. These are my current faves.

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Docebo

MAY 8, 2018

Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. Social Learning Theory.

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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. When someone is passively watching your videos, they may not know what it is that they should be paying attention to. But, be careful not to add too much cognitive overload. It explains cognitive load and cognitive theory.

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Docebo

JULY 22, 2021

We live in an age where attention is at a premium and learners have access to more information than they can consume. Doing so keeps you up-to-date with what’s being developed and, most importantly, helps you determine which modern learning solutions will best address your training needs. Learning content isn’t one-size fits all.

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The theory suggests that offering a series of choices, each leading a bit closer to the desired behavior, is more effective than trying to change complex human behavior all at once. Two fundamental assumptions of nudge theory are: • Human behavior isn’t based solely on logic, so we can’t change it by simply presenting facts.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2018

Breaking off in the middle of a project leaves the brain stuck circling previous ideas, a phenomenon Leroy calls “attention residue.”. Attention residue is when thoughts about a task persist and intrude while performing another task,” Leroy said. Leroy performed four separate studies in her search for a solution to attention residue.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. See what John has to say in Instructional Design and Academia -- Where Theory and Practice RARELY Meet. I did great in Calculus AB(?)

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 31, 2025

Download for free News & Notes Unlock Learner Brains: The Science of Creating Engaging Training The Rundown: Effective training hinges on understanding human cognitive architecture, particularly how attention and first impressions influence learning. Design plays a pivotal role in capturing and maintaining learner engagement.

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Origin Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Understanding Social Learning Theory. Social learning theory as we understand it today primarily evolved from the work of Albert Bandura in the 1960s. This theory is often considered to be a bridge that connects behaviorist and cognitive learning theories. Need support with your LMS and mobile learning solutions?

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Learning with e's

MAY 25, 2014

This is number 6 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. In the last post we examined the work of Craik and Lockhart on Levels of Processing theory. London: Harper and Row.

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Simplifying Cognitive Load Theory. Adam Boxer ( @adamboxer1 ) takes a stab and simplifying the cognitive load theory. John Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) may be the single most important thing for teachers to know, but it was not necessarily designed with teachers in mind. Designing for Human Memory.

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SincX Learn

AUGUST 21, 2024

Welcome to the intriguing realm of Information Processing Theory! Inspired by computers, the development of early computers in the 1940s and 1950s heavily influenced the conceptualization of Information Processing Theory. Miller and Ulric Neisserdeveloped this theory, which likens our minds to complex information systems.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 4, 2007

The article cites new research from the University of New South Wales (home of John Sweller, "founding father" of Cognitive Load Theory). Posted by Cammy Bean at 12:58 PM Labels: cognitive load theory , e-learning , instructional design 1 comments: Clive Shepherd said. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Creativ Technologies

MAY 31, 2022

Elearning solutions are a compelling need for companies because the audience has to be engaged in the content. So to ensure that his attention is glued to the elearning only and not on games or streaming platforms, the learner must be taken through a splendid experience through custom elearning solutions.

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SmartUp

AUGUST 6, 2021

Social learning is based on a theory developed by psychologist Albert Bandura that proposes learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and occurs purely through observation or direct instruction. Social Learning . Conclusion .

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 30, 2025

Captures Attention In this era of short attention spans and constant distractions, capturing and maintaining focus requires a distinct approach. Serious games help convert complex topics into compelling stories that easily grab the learners’ attention. They also hold students’ attention and augment their knowledge.

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KnowledgeOne

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s a complex, multi-dimensional and multi-factorial notion that is the subject of a wide variety of theories. ” In active engagement, the learner is an actor in their learning and mobilizes as many of their cognitive skills as possible. The term “engagement” is often used when talking about learning.

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Tesseract Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There are numerous theories that attempt to explain motivation and its attributes. The third group delves into cognitive, attributional, and competence theories. ARCS is an acronym for Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. However, documented research exists only for a few hundred years. References.

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Learning Visions

MAY 5, 2007

Saturday, May 05, 2007 Humble Learning Moment File this one under the challenging of outdated theories and assumptions. The old theory: Up until now, Ive gone along with that concept of learning styles , which the books authors tell me is based on the information delivery theory. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Motivation and behavior theories have been pointing instruction designers and eLearning developers in this direction too. Serious games or serious eLearning solutions take eLearning courses to a higher level of cognitive resonance through emotionally cognizant settings naturally found in games.

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Learnnovators

MAY 2, 2015

According to Wikipedia, design thinking stands for “ design-specific cognitive activities that designers apply during the process of designing. It is a formal method for practical, creative resolution of problems and creation of solutions, with the intent of an improved future result.”.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 8, 2014

Personally, I like to provide practical solutions to problems and answers to questions that I can’t find elsewhere. I think creativity and innovation are very important, not for novelty itself, but if we use it to come up with better and more interesting solutions. I hope my book is helpful because it is based on cognitive research.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 12, 2015

We need to start combining experience design with learning engineering to really start delivering solutions. And this does not mean paying attention to so-called ‘brain science’ There is legitimate brain science (c.f. To truly design learning, we need to understand learning science.

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EduPivot Knowledge Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The conditions of learning theory, developed by American psychologist Robert Mills Gagné, provides a framework that companies can use when designing their learning and development programs. Gagné’s theory also introduces nine events of instruction. What Does Conditions of Learning Theory Outline?

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Learning Visions

MAY 30, 2007

Dan Roddy has gone off on a cognitive load theory research stint lately. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. but a little. We got Wii!

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Learning Visions

MAY 31, 2007

I use words like "cognitive load theory" or "working memory". Solution Design: Design from a functional perspective, not the look and feel. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. I talk instructional design. I ask questions.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2007

Dr. Dror is a cognitive scientist, who urges instructional designers to keep the focus on the learner rather than the learning materials and to design the learning experience to the human brain. Dr. Drors bottom line: to optimize the learning experience, learning designers must understand the cognitive systems in the brain.

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Thinkdom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

At its core, LxD integrates principles from various disciplines , including instructional design , user experience design, and cognitive psychology, to create an environment where learners can thrive. Focus on Emotional Engagement LxD prioritizes creating emotionally engaging experiences that resonate with learners.

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Training Industry

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Professional educators however must keep in mind that just because a learning intervention is delivered through the cloud via a mobile device utilizing a natural user interface does not necessarily mean the solution itself will be effective.

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