Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2019

But is that really a critical piece of information? SMEs Love All the Information. They love ALL the information. The problem comes when the SMEs insist on including every bit of that information in a course. If that extra information is interesting, you might think there’s no harm in including it.

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CommLab India

MAY 3, 2017

Overloading the course with information. If your goal is not to put your learners to sleep, then you should consider designing courses, paying careful attention to the Cognitive Load theory. According to this theory, information retention is effective, as long as it doesn’t overwhelm the mental capacity of learners.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 27, 2009

In his webinar titled ‘Learning isn’t what you thought it was’, Jay Cross made a strong case for informal learning. While there doesn’t seem to be any doubt about its popularity in the learning domain, the webinar set me thinking about the possible pros and cons of informal learning. Does informal learning always work?

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LearnDash

JUNE 4, 2014

There is a lot of theory out there regarding the best ways to accomplish this, often times making the entire process seem rather complicated. Present the material in an structured format ( doing something like this may help ), and try to resist the temptation of information overload. Reference: DigitalChalk.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Technology which overlays digital information such as text labels, images and sounds onto the real-world environment. A term to describe adult learning theory. There are four elements to motivating eLearning course learners: gaining attention, making it relevant, developing confidence and attaining satisfaction. Andragogy.

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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. It also describes the association of new information with pre-existing knowledge. A small unit of a larger piece of learning content is referred to as a chunk. Assimilation.

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 17, 2017

In this post, I’d like to focus our attention on the theory side of things. In particular, a topic whose importance in the eLearning arena was really brought to my attention by a colleague of mine named Jim Garland. Welcome back, Cadets, and Happy New Year! So let’s get started. That leaves us with cognitive up-shift.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

If you want to have effective learning engagement, in gamification or any type of learning, you need to consider carefully how to grab and hold the learner’s attention. These are the informal instructional artifacts that students create to help teammates and friends in both collaborative and competitive gamification experiences.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

As an instructional designer/eLearning professional, what books are the essential tools in your reference library ? Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Can I, um, have your attention, please? Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: On. I prefer the get-down-and-dirty variety. These are my current faves.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Social media groups are a treasure trove of information, as they give you the power to identify emerging eLearning trends that other eLearning pros have already spotted.

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B Online Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It’s widely accepted that our memory system consists of three components – a sensory memory that receives information from our surroundings, a working memory to process this information and also to retrieve information from our long-term memory. Modality effect – presenting information via both the visual and auditory channels.

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Learning with e's

MAY 21, 2014

This is the third 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. Today, we explore the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. These were: 1. Reproduction. Motivation.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We have to read up on all the latest software, strategies, gadgets, and theories to create the most powerful eLearning content for our modern learners. Social media groups are a treasure trove of information, as they give you the power to identify emerging eLearning trends that other eLearning pros have already spotted.

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LearnUpon

AUGUST 6, 2019

Information Processing Theory is a cognitive theory that focuses on how information is encoded into our memory. History of Information Processing Theory. Information Processing Theory Examples. Sensory memory is the first stage of Information Processing Theory.

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Learning Visions

MAY 1, 2007

A list of important books, key terminology, basic theory. And, more importantly, you can improve your design when you understand the theory. (Im Im not a big theory person. Im not saying that these theories are right or wrong -- but they get tossed about and referred to with great relish by some in the industry.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 15, 2017

It frequently dumps information on the learner, telling them all sorts of things. If you can get learners to wonder “why,” you’ve got their attention. Performance support – Any job aids, reference guides, troubleshooting directions, tools, etc. If a story is started we want to see how it ends. It’s natural.

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IT Training Department Blog

MAY 21, 2024

It requires expertise in structuring information, sequencing content logically, and employing interactive elements to enhance engagement. Whether it’s behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, or any other learning theory, the company should know how these principles apply to eLearning.

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

Also there is a decorative, free, image (refer to tip 12 below). That is how many people are looking for information, or how likely they might be to take a course on your topic. When someone is passively watching your videos, they may not know what it is that they should be paying attention to. So the learner isn’t overwhelmed.

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Axonify

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Charbel had my attention with this statement alone. Building on Charbel’s post, Brian applies the discipline of design thinking to posit how it can inform and improve instructional design moving forward. Instructional designers pull from a wide array of instructional theory to build training content. Here’s Why ….

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SHIFT eLearning

JUNE 12, 2014

Research has found that 80 percent of information processed by the brain of an Internet user comes from sight and yet other studies have discovered that people are exceptionally sensitive to visual cues when learning. Use Color to Direct Attention. Color can help reduce boredom and passivity, thus improving attention spans.

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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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Learning with e's

MAY 24, 2014

This is number 5 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. This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the original works.

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Tesseract Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Motivation refers broadly to what people desire, what they choose to do, and what they commit to do” (Keller, 2009). There are numerous theories that attempt to explain motivation and its attributes. The third group delves into cognitive, attributional, and competence theories. References. What is Motivation?

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BrainCert

JANUARY 30, 2023

They can evoke emotions, stimulate interest, and help organize information. Color Theory Basics Color theory plays a major role in the effectiveness of learning management systems (LMS). Understanding the basics of color theory can help LMS designers create a user friendly and visually appealing system.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Screen grabs of the entire program that he then referred to as he took the test. AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action (see the Kineo Top Tip: Learning from the Ad Men ) Cammy (that’s me!) Working with SMES: SMES don’t care about learning theories. His solution? Is this what your learners are doing?

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Learning Rebels

JULY 18, 2023

With their vibrant illustrations and dialogue bubbles, they grab attention and keep them hooked like a Netflix binge. Consider that comics can serve as a valuable outlet when combined with traditional learning materials like workbooks or reference materials, providing cognitive relief when discussing complex subject areas.

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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 with e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

For me, the worst enemy is bad theory. Bad theory, when accepted without challenge, can lead to bad practice. It's insidious, because bad theory that is accepted as fact without a full understanding of its implications, results in bad teaching, and ultimately, learners will suffer. Worse still, as Barbara Prashnig explains: ".it

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Matrix

APRIL 27, 2021

The theory of transformative learning has been developed by Jack Mezirow. Communicative learning shifts attention to how people communicate what they perceive, feel, need, and want. That’s why they’re mainly relevant when we refer to adult learners. They shed light on various aspects of a new problem or situation.

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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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EduPivot Knowledge Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For the sake of brevity (something I’m honestly not great at), I’ll refer to all these conditions and neurotypes as “cognitive disabilities” throughout this post. Visit the full guidance for more information and user personas. Along the same lines, put the most important information up front.

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Axonify

JULY 7, 2017

Given his personal impact on the way we communicate, it’s a good idea to at least pay attention to what Mark thinks is coming down the pike. In this case, the numbers support his theory. Video also helps people solve complex problems with the ability to convey detailed information in a highly contextual format.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 29, 2013

Oliver drew our attention to the manner in which many novice learners, and in particular undergraduate students, attempt to build into their work what they believe their lecturers require from them. Essentially, they fell into the trap of commodity fetishism , and an entirely new belief system grew up around it. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 5, 2012

Never before has gaining access to information been so easy. The imminent arrival of widespread 4G broadband and LTE ( Long Term Evolution ) will usher in wider availability to information and push even more data to our mobile devices over the same amount of radio spectrum. Access to information is one thing.

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Wizcabin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

According to Albert Einstein, learning is an experience, while every other thing is information. Furthermore, according to a study by Bloomfire , about 70 to 90 percent of all workplace learning occurs informally. In case you’re interested in getting information regarding the topic, you can check here to read more about it.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

A 26-minute presentation with just the right mix of theory, practical information and humor. Since learners are bound to forget, its best to cover the high priority information. Then put the other information into references, performance support and follow-up courses. ( A lot of useful information in a short time.

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