Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

Longer guide to writing alt text, paying attention to the differences in the context for the image. Storyline 360: Adding Accessibility to 360° Images – E-Learning Heroes. Examples of bad, okay, and good alt text. WebAIM: Alternative Text.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

One of the inevitable battles online instructors face lies in retaining learner attention. If they’re working from home, they may also have children begging for attention, a partner asking for help, or a side hobby lying out in plain sight. Images do more than provide a visual reference on the page. Attention is precious.

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Ninja Tropic

MARCH 27, 2025

Level 1: Basic Customization Slide-based content with text, images, and simple quizzes. Keeping videos conciseideally under two minutesensures that attention remains high and learners are less likely to lose focus. Tip: Keep videos shortunder two minutes per sectionto hold attention.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This post includes research on stories and memory, games for learning, scenario-based learning, a definition of LXD, and a few AI image tools. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Reface – AI Face Swap App & Video Face Swaps A collection of AI image and video tools.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Unlike most eLearning courses, m-learning offers only a fourth of the screen space for gathering learner attention. Refrain from using long videos or high-resolution images, as this would mean a longer loading time and expensive data charges. Always make use of large screens as it is easier to read from and retain attention.

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Wizcabin

APRIL 20, 2023

Keep your script concise In eLearning, learners have limited attention spans, so it’s essential to keep your script concise. Use of multimedia Incorporating multimedia elements such as images, videos, and animations can make your eLearning course more engaging and memorable.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Learn tips for creating characters who are both relevant to your training context and interesting enough to spark attention. Name generators, character images, and other resources During my session, I shared several name generators for character creation. I also shared some sources for character images.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2024

I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. The task of evaluating the outputs of AI is a challenging one though, and it’s one worth paying attention to as we continue to explore the possibilities of AI. This was created in Midjourney and edited in Affinity Designer.

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Other big uses include creating images and scripts for eLearning. Human narrators can infuse emotions, intonations, and nuances into their delivery, capturing people’s attention and creating a connection. In corporate training, storytelling is crucial in capturing attention and facilitating retention.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 26, 2024

Pay attention to the project status dashboard at the bottom and how it changes based on the decisions you make. How I used AI to create this simulation I used AI for both the text and images in the scenario. For the images, I used Midjourney’s new option for consistent character creation. What do you think?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

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. The Magic of AI in Crafting Branching Path Scenarios for Learning and Development Tom MacDowell shares ideas on using AI to generate scenarios and images for scenarios.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 11, 2020

So, if you’re using a big, beautiful splash image at the top of your site (as do we all), then synchronous loading means your visitors will be stuck waiting for that image to load before they can see any of the rest of your content. Optimize the images on your site. Catch 22, right? But how do you do that?

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LearnDash

JULY 6, 2021

Online courses aren’t just about the words written on the page or the images on the screen, but about how those words and images work together to convey ideas. If there are points you want to add emphasis to, use pull quotes, images, and bullet lists. Just as importantly, it’s worthwhile to invest in attractive images.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Support attention. Image Credit : The Story Arc by Wes Fryer Filed under: Instructional Design , Storytelling & Scenarios' More motivational and inspiring to action, doesn’t leave learners on an emotional low. Spark the right key takeaway. What do you want to change? Psychological Learning Process. Make things stick.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 28, 2020

Shortened to be appropriate for millennials or the attention span of a goldfish. Using video and images for everything because we process images 60K faster. Mythless learning design may use small amounts of content, but because minimalism keeps cognitive load in check, not because our attention span has changed.

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Brilliant Teams

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This mistake often occurs when too many elements—such as images, animations, and text—are crammed onto a single slide, overwhelming the learner. Clarity: To keep readers’ attention, present information in digestible portions, using bullet points and concise text.

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LearnDash

MARCH 5, 2019

Some of these individuals need personal, one-on-one attention with qualified educators to make progress. In a traditional classroom environment, educators must split their attention across many learners. This added attention keeps special needs learners from being lost in the system when a few easy adjustments might see them through.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the multimedia content, you can design the ebook and add images , videos , audio , and external links (or embeds) to other content. But, at the same time, attention spans are lower than ever, and video has to accommodate this as well. Making it a richer activity than simply reading.

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s a good idea to use graphical elements like arrows to draw more attention to your call to action. Powerful Images Powerful images capture the attention of users in a unique way. It can be the first thing the page displays, or included a bit further down in your sales copy, but put it above the fold of the page.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Overcome one of the most common mobile learning development hurdles and keep your mobile learners fully engaged by de-cluttering the eLearning course, including compelling images, and emphasizing the benefits. In addition, pay close attention to new devices that are hitting the market. Internet Limitations. eLearning Navigability.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Incorporating your brand image in eLearning courses creates a profound impact on employees. This brings attention to the importance of implementing custom eLearning at workplace ensuring valuable content quality for higher engagement. Reflects Brand Identity.

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, the moment after a learner enrolls is a time when you know you have their full attention. This may not seem like marketing, but it does have a lot to do presenting a good brand image. You can even update the “from” name of your emails so that it doesn’t say “WordPress,” without having to install a separate plugin.

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Fly Plugins

APRIL 2, 2024

Your online course landing page needs to capture attention, quickly convey the value it offers, build trust in you as an authority, and turn visitors into paying students. Craft an attention-grabbing headline Remember that first impression quote? Let’s take a look at the key elements to make all of that happen!

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2020

Image credits. How have you made your protagonists similar to your learners? Have you ever seen an attempt at scenario-based learning that was unsuccessful because the learners couldn’t identify with the main character? Originally published 4/19/2016. Last updated 1/9/2020.

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CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

Congress) with the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Research comparing images of the brain at rest and at work has revolutionized the way that we think about the brain and, consequently, how we understand methods for designing learning experiences for students. Not all brains work in the same way.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Interactive games that resemble real work roles or use simulation to immerse the learner in a life like environment have a number of advantages to the organization: Image Credit – Freepik.com. Research points to the potential use of games to improve comprehension in kids with learning disorders and attention difficulties.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 12, 2023

This way, you can still scale down the video but still focus the viewer's attention on a specific portion of the screen. Importing PowerPoint slides as images will result in a smaller file size than recording an on-screen video of the PowerPoint presentation.

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LearnDash

JULY 14, 2022

As you know, online audiences have short attention spans and often make snap decisions based on a quick first impression. Most folks only stay on a web page for about 15 seconds, so if the name of your course doesn’t grab their attention, they may click elsewhere for content that seems more worth their time.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Alternative text describing the content of an image on a website or in an eLearning course. Technology which overlays digital information such as text labels, images and sounds onto the real-world environment. A digital image to represent the user or learner in computer games and other online learning platforms. Authoring Tool.

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LearnDash

JUNE 24, 2021

Use text formatting options such as bold and italics to draw attention to important ideas or key terminology. It’s not just images, however. Structure written content. When you present written material, don’t just offer information in a block of text. And break up your paragraphs! We all love a good infographic.

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Raptivity

JUNE 15, 2020

Attention spans are too short, and you might lose your audience right at the start. Try and choose images that convey the point you are trying to make and preferably use one key image for each point instead of cluttering up the slide with multiple images. It goes without saying that do not use copyrighted images.

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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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Clark Quinn

APRIL 4, 2023

Images processed 60K times faster than text That has to be right, because images are processed visually, while text is processed…hey, wait a minute! Aside: I think this is the secret to marketing.)

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Instancy

APRIL 27, 2025

Human attention is limited; learners retain only a fraction of what they read if not guided or engaged.Without structure and interactivity, even the most important content gets lost in the noise. Use visual cues (bold, color, callouts) to draw attention to essential points, but avoid overusing emphasis to prevent clutter.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

AI Image and video generation AI Comic Factory : Turn a text prompt into a comic. Phylise Banner shared this tool, but she noted that the default images do not reflect diversity well. Phylise Banner shared this tool, but she noted that the default images do not reflect diversity well. Wave.video : Text to video platform.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

For more intricate processes, add images to show machinery or tools up-close. Most rapid eLearning authoring tools have built-in assets, such as graphics, images, and creative fonts. You can add these elements to your infographic design to grab learners’ attention. Narrate each step of the process and include text captions.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These should be concise and action-oriented to convey the goal of the course, yet grab the visitor’s attention and lead them to a desired action. Include high-quality images and videos to break up copy, show mockups of lesson plans or the main page, and introduce yourself. Course description. Imagery and video. Create good content.

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