Learningtogo

AUGUST 27, 2019

It was coined by mathematician John von Neumann to define a theoretical moment when the artificial intelligence of computers surpasses the capacity of the human brain. In this post, we’ll talk about the Turing test, how computers are already augmenting human cognition, and what it may mean to the learning profession.

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 22, 2021

All these cases hint at information overload. Cognitive load theory in Instructional Design comes to the rescue. The theory was proposed by John Sweller in 1988 and is built on the way the human mind processes information. Let us understand how the human brain processes information.

Cognitive

Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

All these cases hints to the information overload. Cognitive load theory, Instructional Design theory comes to the rescue, it prescribes a scientific way to design learning materials at a pace and level of complexity that the learner can fully understand. Let us understand how the human brain processes information.

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Wonderful Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago we needed design tools like an artist’s palette demands a variety of colors; both to provide many ways to communicate both cognitively and emotionally. The temptation to employ every idea and methodology is an organic consequence of information overload. And pushed at us by the hour (minute, second?)

Information Overload

SHIFT eLearning

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Too often, they are inundated with information, data, and related content and the course quickly feels much more like a lecture and less like an interactive learning environment. In this attempt to provide as much information as possible, the course falls victim to information overload. Research suggests it isn’t.

Cognitive

Learningtogo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Soon, your memories of that learning experience, though positive, have receded into the cobwebs of your mind, right next to your college roommate’s third ex-boyfriend and that nagging reminder that you’ve neglected something important that keeps sounding a soft alarm in your brain. But that nagging alarm in your brain keeps throbbing.

Conference

Learningtogo

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Soon, your memories of that learning experience, though positive, have receded into the cobwebs of your mind, right next to your college roommate’s third ex-boyfriend and that nagging reminder that you’ve neglected something important that keeps sounding a soft alarm in your brain. But that nagging alarm in your brain keeps throbbing.

Conference

TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The output is right in front of us, so our brains think it’s the best option. Availability bias is the tendency to make decisions based on information, stories, and examples that are immediately available to us. The human tendency to rely on information that’s easy to access has also grown to include availability bias in AI.

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Mike Taylor

MAY 5, 2023

To fully realize this potential, educators and teachers need to be properly trained and supported in the use of AI technology Learn more → MARGE: A Whole Brain Approach for Students and Teachers Check out this free eBook on Arthur Shimamura’s MARGE Model which stands for Motivation, Attention, Retention, Generalization, and Evaluation.

Engineering

SincX Learn

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Why Microlearning Works Microlearning works because it aligns perfectly with how our brains process information in today’s fast-paced world. It leverages the natural ways our brains process and retain information , in the context of the information-rich environment.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Memorable Feedback: Lessons from Cognitive Psychology in Selective Attention. Effective Strategies for Managing Information Overload. And when your work relies on habitual digital consumption, it can easily cause information overload. Building a brain with Dr. Anna Machin on the How We’re Wired podcast.

Information Overload

Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A Tale of Cognitive Overload Your learners’ brains are not infinite vessels; they have a limit on how much they can process at a given time, a concept explored by cognitive load theory. The trick is to use images that serve as cognitive aids and are directly relevant to the material at hand. Build wisely.

Cognitive

HexaLearn

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Well, the short-targeted nature of microlearning helps combat information overload, ensuring that learners can retain and apply what they’ve learned more effectively. This means they can process and retain the information more efficiently. But why is this approach so effective?

Cognitive

Mike Taylor

MARCH 3, 2023

While critical thinking is helpful for evaluating information, it may not be enough to handle the massive amounts of information available. These strategies can help us manage our cognitive load and prioritize our attention in a world full of distractions.

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Ed App

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Microlearning Can Help Avoid Information Overload. One of the problems with traditional methods of training is that they dump sheer volumes of information onto the learner in every session. Such learning is personalized and targeted at individual employees, which boosts learning considerably.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

For workers to remain relevant contributors to the workforce, they must think at a higher level of cognition. Today, smart systems and artificial intelligence are automating whole jobs or at least parts of them, shifting any kind of routine work from human to machine. Everything operated at the whole document or file level.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 17, 2025

It’s about harnessing the power of the human brain to create a truly transformative learning experience. To prevent information overload for learners, ensure they fully understand by incorporating various elements like short videos, interactive quizzes, infographics, or micro-podcasts to keep them engaged.

eLearning Strategy

eLearningMind

MAY 20, 2024

Use microlearning techniques Breaking apart or dividing the contents or sessions into small, digestible segments may help to avoid information overload on the trainee. Because of its more lighthearted nature, this increases motivation and engagement in a fun way, and also provides cognitive relief to the brain.

eLearning Strategy

Thinkdom

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It impairs your memory: Doom scrolling can also affect your ability to process and retain new information. When you’re constantly exposed to negative news, your brain releases stress hormones that impair your cognitive functions. This can help employees avoid information overload and focus on quality over quantity.

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eLearning Learning Posts

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Cognitive Psychology Anyone? - One way to do this is to delve into how people learn and how the brain works. How to Navigate Social Media (and Avoid Information Overload) - Rapid eLearning Blog , January 26, 2010 There’s a lot of conversation about social media. And for good reason.

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IT Training Department Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Nope, we’re here to talk about cognitive load theory which is essential to understand and always keep top of mind when building training. Understanding cognitive load theory thoroughly is essential for the effective design of corporate IT training programs. This is where cognitive load theory comes into play.

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Vignettes Learning

MARCH 16, 2011

However, the influx of information to an individual’s brain may prove to be debilitating to one’s decision making process or may result to learning paralysis for learners. A serious side effect is “ brain freeze.” In her study, volunteers’ brain activities were measured with an fMRI. In “Dying for Information?”

Brain

Ed App

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In essence, microlearning is flexible, concise, and is backed by pedagogical theory and cognitive science. As the name suggests, bite-sized learning delivers content in easily digestible chunks that target an optimal cognitive load. It is a world away from the bygone days of dull ‘Death by PowerPoint’ presentations.

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KnowledgeCity

JANUARY 11, 2019

Today’s workplace has become a hotbed of information overload and constant digital and human distractions. Using a few simple tools, such as prioritizing, chunking and brain dumps can get you in better control of where to focus your attention. Brain Dump— Time management is not completely dead. What is that?

Attention

Limestone Learning

MAY 31, 2024

CEO of Brain Aware Training, will focus on ways to increase critical thinking for employees through effective training. Megan Torrance, CEO and Founder of TorranceLearning, will address both using AI as an assistant (“cognitive automation”) for workplace performance professionals, and as part of the learning and performance experience itself.

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Ed App

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In essence, microlearning is flexible, concise, and is backed by pedagogical theory and cognitive science. As the name suggests, bite-sized learning delivers content in easily digestible chunks that targets an optimal cognitive load. It is a world away from the bygone days of dull ‘Death by PowerPoint’ presentations.

microlearning

KnowledgeCity

APRIL 27, 2018

Today’s workplace has become a hotbed of information overload and constant digital and human distractions. Using a few simple tools, such as prioritizing, chunking and brain dumps can get you in better control of where to focus your attention. You still make lists but update that list by doing a brain dump.

Attention

eLearningMind

APRIL 3, 2025

When employees can recall and utilize the information from their training, it translates into better job performance and fewer errors. This long-term knowledge retention uses an entirely different part of your brain than short-term memory.

Knowledge