Elucidat

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Michael reminded us that when we talk about a great movie we saw, a great article we read, or a funny social media post – it’s the content that hooked us, not the platform on which we consumed it. Sound familiar? Great content is the “ lynchpin to a good learner experience.”. L&D teams are struggling. You’re not alone.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 27, 2025

This rapid evaluation reinforces learning and highlights areas that require further attention. Accurate, interesting, and educational content should capture your pupils’ attention. Similarly, videos with captivating sound effects and a clear narrative can be especially useful for auditory learners.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Someone in comments wrote “sounds like a business strategy meeting!” Get the Learner’s Attention We use a lot of “fake” ways to get people’s attention…fun flash movie and then slide into the boring content…but I got their attention! Yes, we need to sustain that attention.) Quickly produce short tips.

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E-learning Uncovered

JULY 20, 2016

Every time I sit down to watch a movie, I hear the same opening music that studios have been using for decades. Upon hearing these few measures, I let out a breath, put away my phone, and give the story my full attention. I’ve spent so many years enjoying movies, it’s almost Pavlovian at this point. I tune out everything else.

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mLearning Revolution

JUNE 12, 2011

The keyboard has a nice tapping sound, which makes it feel like you are using an actual physical keyboard. One thing I really like about Apple and Google is that they both have a single user id and password for just about every service, so once I setup my device, it knows who I am and I can begin purchasing apps, music, movies etc.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 10, 2025

In the interconnected network of the web, images are the threads that tie content together, drawing attention and enhancing narratives. Think of it like a captivating movie trailer that piques interest without giving away the whole plot. That’s where alt text steps in, acting as the bridge between the visuals and understanding.

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eLearningMind

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It might sound familiar for your favorite novel or the last movie you saw, but what does this mean for your training materials? If storytelling sounds like the right delivery method for your training, you’re probably already brainstorming compelling characters and relatable narratives.

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SweetRush

MARCH 30, 2021

Pay attention to the voice, and try to use the same language and echo the same feeling when you’re writing audio scripts. The SweetRush team used character personas to not only steer and direct the scriptwriting but also ensure attention to detail and consistency concerning nuances and character quirks. Does the dialogue sound natural?

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 22, 2017

Other common video file types include: MOV (Apple Quicktime Movie).AVI This way you can scale the video down, but still focus the viewer’s attention on a specific portion of the screen. Default outputs for Camtasia and Snagit MP4 format uses AAC audio compression which has a good combination of sound quality and file size.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 2, 2018

Something most people don’t know about me: Ask me anything about a Bond movie, my head is full of Bond trivia! I know it sounds old school, but I try to connect with everyone from whom I collected a business card. We need to start paying attention to these different types of modalities. anyone from NASCAR listening?).

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Hurix Digital

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Adding visual media to the list helps them build sound background knowledge in the students’ minds regarding any topic. . Now since the movie has violent scenes, you have to be strategic about it but not dismissive. To keep the students attentive and accountable, set a goal or mission beforehand. Turn on Captions.

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Clive on Learning

JUNE 1, 2010

In particular they are concerned that learners might regard their content as low quality in comparison with commercial video games, movies and other mass media, and therefore not worthy of their attention. They expect Hollywood movies and big, expensive games to be awesome. They know what ‘good enough’ means.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 28, 2007

Pages and pictures and some sound and we turned the pages and took a test. Disruptive technology: Restaurants vs. Frozen Foods Movie Theaters vs. Blockbuster Wired Phones vs. Cell phones F2F Training vs. Online Training A lot of current online training is not disruptive, still incremental. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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CommLab India

AUGUST 17, 2016

Safety Training Using Movie-based Learning. According to Microsoft, the average attention span of Gen-Y learners is about 8 seconds, which is even shorter than that of a Goldfish. As a learning and design professional, how can you beat the short attention span of online learners? Movie-based story telling approach.

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Mindflash

JUNE 21, 2012

was based on the classic Steven Spielberg film, which was one of the most successful movies of all time. the cost and time sides of the equation were getting all of the attention, and with Atari not willing to change the scope of the game project, the game’s quality suffered immensely. In the case of E.T. , Why does this happen?

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IT Training Department Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

As an example, AI has a bad habit of sounding so confident even the most critical of people might believe it. When you have the urge to use statements like “goldfish have longer attention spans than people” as fact, ask more questions. A goldfish can’t watch a three-hour movie and stay engaged. But I digress.

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eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Consider some of the benefits of visual storytelling over more traditional training: Direct attention Let’s face it—not every piece of information is need-to-know data. Using graphics can tell your learners where and when to pay attention so they’re getting the information they can use most. Do encourage interaction.

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Capytech

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It’s often assumed, however, that tech-savvy learners don’t need the same attention. Remember, people that use tech a lot are used to having all their devices synced where they can, for example, start watching a movie on their phone and then continue on their TV when they get home. Job done, right? Gamification Elements.

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Matrix

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It may sound simple. Listen to hear – this is about actively paying attention to what is being said. While this comes naturally on occasions, it can also be cultivated by self-motivation to pay attention to everyone. At this level we are not only paying attention to what others are saying, but also to what they truly mean.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Understanding how to make better slides is vital for holding your audience’s attention and conveying your message. You might want to include a video clip, a sound effect, or a special effect, but that’s not always easy with a presentation, and sometimes it’s downright impossible. Live Presentations Are Limited.

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2018

People who don’t value audio haven’t been paying attention. Sound Learning. The use of music, narrative, and even the occasional sound effect adds a critical component to the experience. Sound effects can make it a little more fun. Professional sounding recording. Avoid overusing sound effects.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2018

However, there’s a huge difference between doing video, and doing video well, and one of them is knowing when to use captions vs. sound. One of the most annoying things you can find in your Facebook feed is a video that autoplays with the sound on. It’s TV ads with the sound turned off.” ( Source ). You’re not alone.

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Matrix

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We wait for our favorite franchises to come out, we frantically search for trailers and previews online and some of the most often used references come from movies nowadays, rather than from books. Capturing sound separately works best. Quiet on the set” is another usual thing heard in movie studios.

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Origin Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Bound scripts and screenplays play a key role in the making of a movie. ATD – Attention to Detail. Attention to Detail’ is a quality that will serve instructional designers. Sound Bite. It is quite evident that the storyboard is the key foundation on which the success of the eLearning program rests.

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Disprz

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The same psyche works with movies. This is where separating quality video content from the mediocre ones available on internet requires special attention. Are you trying to drag audience attention to your product by sharing a viral content or a motivational message? 4 Ensure your Videos work well even without sound.

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Clive on Learning

APRIL 27, 2018

There are at least three key factors all competing for attention, and it's very difficult to concentrate on them all: Three considerations The first major consideration is the subject matter itself. They expect Hollywood movies and big, expensive games to be awesome. How relevant is this to the target population?

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Someone in comments wrote “sounds like a business strategy meeting!&# Get the Learner’s Attention We use a lot of “fake&# ways to get people’s attention…fun flash movie and then slide into the boring content…but I got their attention! Yes, we need to sustain that attention.)

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SmartUp

OCTOBER 21, 2019

At the risk of sounding like some crazed romantic, content is “a many splendored thing” and how you work it, will determine if your date with Learning is going to succeed or headed straight to hell. If you want to bring attention to a certain word/phrase, bold it. Is your content the stuff of nightmares? Italicize it.

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TalentLMS

MAY 26, 2021

Like all video formats that use both image and sound to convey information, animated instructional videos are a great way to reach different types (and generations) of learners at the same time. How can you ensure it will capture and keep the attention of your learners though? The overarching format caters to different needs.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Think of it like writing a script for a movie. By paying attention to character performance and weight in your animations, you can create more immersive and emotionally resonant stories. Neglecting Sound Design In animation, sight and sound go hand in hand. Sound is a powerful storytelling tool. So, what to do?

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Mobile Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

That may sound like a futuristic dream or a Hollywood movie, but it’s actually something you can, and should, leverage now. If your team is paying the most attention to incoming messages on SMS, then that’s where you want your chatbot to be. Personalized messages with your CRM.

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Mobile Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

That may sound like a futuristic dream or a Hollywood movie, but it’s actually something you can, and should, leverage now. If your team is paying the most attention to incoming messages on SMS, then that’s where you want your chatbot to be. Personalized messages with your CRM.

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Academy of Mine

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Does your team make that same sound when a new company policy is scheduled to be implemented, or when they’re asked to onboard a new hire? Expecting An Employee To Have A Perfect Attention Span. Oversimplifying remote training to increase attention span is another issue commonly encountered by instructors just starting out.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 16, 2014

Developing a mental “movie” of and clearly imagining different behaviors will help prepare people for these situations. If it is too hard to find a mental problem to solve, another form of distraction is to shift attention to a pleasant memory. If something sounds neutral, it might be interpreted as offensive or rude.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

When I first pick up a video camera, I don’t expect to create Hollywood movies. You’ll have more success if you focus attention on performance support prior to and after the course is completed. Apply sound graphic design. You are where you are. The same goes for elearning. Accept where you are in your current skills.

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

Voice-over is an extremely versatile type of video and can be used on anything from movie trailers to college lectures to, of course, corporate training. It sounds complicated, right? These videos are created using screencasting software (like Loom, for example) that records your screen while also recording sounds. A lecture?

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Clive on Learning

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

Among these are the following: Audio fidelity will attract attention to media. Now in an age in which it is increasingly easy to communicate using audio (podcasts, adding narration to screen capture movies, presentations, videos, etc.), Audio fidelity will affect people's memory for audio information. So, audio fidelity does matter.

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