Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

I’ve long maintained that our organizational practices are too often misaligned with how our brains really work. Yet we also are good at pattern-matching and meaning-making (sometimes too good; *cough* conspiracy theories *cough*). Information dump and knowledge test are a natural consequence of this perspective.

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IT Training Department Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Whether you’re in the instructional design world and are familiar with cognitive load theory or on the content side of things, content overload has the same negative impact on workplace learning. Train brain! If they have no prior knowledge then you need to start from where their knowledge begins.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 26, 2025

From learning to read as a child to developing professional knowledge in your career, the human experience is undoubtedly continuous learning. Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT) explains how the brain processes, retains and applies new information. What is Cognitive Learning Theory? In 2024:$6.05 billion 25.5%

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 23, 2016

In fact, it may be a coping mechanism invented by the brain to help us explain the world. We know that our brains have evolved to become “ survival machines ,” so how does an illogical belief keep us alive? One theory is that these myths help our brain perform its primary function – to keep us alive.

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Association eLearning

MAY 11, 2016

That’s where my brain goes when I hear “eLearning,” and I have fond memories of it. The post eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms appeared first on Knowledge Direct. For many, their first experience with eLearning was educational computer games delivered via CD Rom. Had your fill of alphabet soup?

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BrightCarbon

JULY 12, 2024

I push to develop our Carbonites, supporting building their skillsets to delight our clients and build their expertise in all things training and eLearning from the theory through to the practical. We might not start out as SMEs but we retain all that knowledge to become experts in your organisation. Asking the hard questions!

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In fact, it may be a coping mechanism invented by the brain to help us explain the world. We know that our brains have evolved to become “ survival machines ,” so how does an illogical belief keep us alive? One theory is that these myths help our brain perform its primary function – to keep us alive.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

The answer to the key advantages is contained in the final column but the research/theory or reason for the advantage is in the second column and the game attribute is in the first column. Theory and/or Empirical Support. Higher levels of declarative (11%) and procedural knowledge (14%) and greater retention of material (9%).

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TOPYX LMS

AUGUST 4, 2016

First, experiential learning is a process that facilitates the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills through real-life experience. Second, this type of learning has the power to transform employees’ attitudes about training, increase knowledge retention, and create a learning culture in the workplace, among other things.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F A learning theory based on the idea that learners construct their own meaning and knowledge through actively interacting with the material, as well as connecting it with their prior knowledge and past experiences. Andragogy. Behaviourism.

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E-Learning Provocateur

APRIL 10, 2012

I don’t mean a programming language (although the theory probably still holds). By going outside of your comfort zone, you stimulate your brain into new realms. He or she is in a prime position to provide you with a programmed sequence of knowledge. Learn a language. Constructivism, connectivism and informal learning.

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LearnDash

JUNE 2, 2013

There have been many theories on how to get learning to stick, all of which are valid enough in their own way. Share the (Knowledge) Wealth: Find a way to enable your users to share and participate in the learning. References: Bloomfire & Heart+Brain. elearning instructional design training'

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Webanywhere

MARCH 16, 2025

Gone are the days of referring to brains as sponges that absorb readymade solutions. With that in mind, we’re diving into the details of modern learning theory, so you can empower your team through education and continue making waves in your industry. The best teaching methods have evolved significantly over time.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

” Don’t worry – it’s not boring theory. These principles emphasize a move from rote memorization to experiences where learners apply knowledge, receive ongoing feedback, and grow the skills needed to thrive in unpredictable environments. ChatGPT and other chatbots are modeled after how the human brain works.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

My fellow citizens were confounded by brain benders such as whether to wear a mask inside a ride-share vehicle; what qualifies as an “essential” item; and when one may travel beyond 5km from home. As my home state emerges from lockdown, I reflect over the many months of confusion during the pandemic. The alternative.

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In fact, it may be a coping mechanism invented by the brain to help us explain the world. We know that our brains have evolved to become “ survival machines ,” so how does an illogical belief keep us alive? One theory is that these myths help our brain perform its primary function – to keep us alive.

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Performance Learning Productivity

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Professor Carol Dweck is a psychologist at Stanford University and the prime force behind mindset theory. In simple terms this means that those who tend towards believing in ‘nature’ or innate ability as the prime factor in determining their success are defined in Dweck’s model as having ‘fixed mindsets’ or fixed theories of intelligence.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When you learn Trig Calc, your brain is going through a new wiring process. It leaves your brain differently wired. They only apply a body of knowledge to their job. We''ve come to presume that the answer matters instead of the brain wiring that leads to the answers." The brain doesn’t have to do any work.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

I'm at the ASTD Tech Knowledge 2013 Conference in San Jose, California. Raph Koster -- "in games learning is the drug" in A Theory of Fun. You have a rider -- the conscious, verbal thinking brain -- and the elephant -- the automatic, emotional, visceral brain. We think it has to do with brain glucose.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

She explains theory in easy-to-understand terms, provides lots of examples and real world situations to help you see how you can apply the principles she's talking about to your elearning programs. (On I’m sure there was great effort involved, but it does seem as if this knowledge just flowed from her brain right into a published book.)

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KnowledgeOne

JULY 7, 2022

Test your knowledge of the subject by answering the following five questions. Note that the nervous system includes our fascinating brain. However, the brain tissue could not be stained the same way as other tissues in the body, preventing scientists from checking whether it corresponded to the cell theory. True or false?

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LearnUpon

APRIL 25, 2019

Adult Learning Theory, also known as a ndragogy is a concept that has been around for years. Adult learning is a relatively simple theory to grasp, so let’s explain what it is and how its principles can be applied to your corporate learning strategy. What is Adult Learning Theory? Analyze your learning with the theory in mind.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 20, 2014

In 2012, we launched our first commercial product, Knowledge Guru , which is a game-based learning solution designed around the brain science of what it takes to help people build long-term memory: spaced learning, repetition, and feedback. Opening The Knowledge Guru with a story. People can request a demo from our website.

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Challenge to Learn

MAY 3, 2016

This gives the student the opportunity to apply his knowledge under supervision of their teacher. The brain will forget the majority of the information that it receives in order to prevent overload. A video, a couple of questions, a learning nugget which repeats the theory briefly, or an assignment. Automate assessments.

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ReadyTech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Or maybe you’ve noticed that after a certain point, it’s like your brain just stops absorbing new information. Cognitive load theory has some answers. This theory dives into why learning can be so mentally tiring and offers tips on how we can keep our brains focused. Let’s break it down.

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Performance Learning Productivity

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

An earlier study 2003 by the Corporate Leadership Council identified 15 leader-led activities that improve performance and found that learning through workplace experience was at least three times more effective than simply ensuring that workers had the necessary knowledge and skills to do their jobs.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 22, 2017

Therefore, we presume that if one part of the brain functions better than the other, learners should learn differently. Howard-Jones, however, explains that “the brain’s interconnectivity makes such an assumption unsound.”. The post The Learning Styles Myth appeared first on Knowledge Direct.

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Ed App

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Many have recognized that knowledge is the most important resource in the modern economy. However, knowledge is not a simple concept but a fluid mix of framed experiences, values, contextual information, and expert insights that form the framework for incorporating new experiences and information. What is Declarative Knowledge?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 9, 2013

  In a previous article I wrote about Knowledge Guru and the use of repetition in eLearning. One of the comments I received about that article (from someone at Knowledge Guru, in fact) said that repetition is only part. This learning theory doesn't give specifics on how long is too. part of the brain.

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Learning Rebels

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Training activities should not only engage the body but the brain. When we think about the psychological learning process, it is critical we promote knowledge rehearsal and encoding, past the working memory into the long-term memory. Think of this as a dance we do with the brain. How are they using the knowledge and skills?

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KnowledgeOne

AUGUST 18, 2022

Test your knowledge on the topic by answering the following five questions. In the brain, all learning results from repeated activation of neurons related to the targeted learning. A) This “feedback” step is crucial for learning because it sends a signal to the brain that helps encode the response. True or false?

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KnowledgeOne

MAY 10, 2023

Test your knowledge by answering the following five questions. Of all the high-fidelity simulation technologies, VR is by far the most powerful in convincing the user’s brain that they are actually in a world of its own and in generating sensations and emotions as intense as those experienced in a real-world setting.

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eLearningMind

JUNE 2, 2025

They dont push information into their brains in the hopes it sticks. But most importantly, thats how they apply knowledge more effectively. Cognitive learning is a theory that explains learning based on how the human brain works. This is when you learn by doing, from experience , not from theory alone.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 29, 2014

Qstream is a mobile sales enablement and analytics company spun off from Harvard University to bring a unique and scientifically-proven knowledge retention and analytics methodology to a wider audience. They’ll love competing with peers for points on the leaderboard while strengthening their knowledge in just minutes a day.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While there’s a treasure trove of marketing strategies that could enrich the L&D landscape, one stands out as the linchpin: speaking to the primal brain. (I The settings have changed, but the underlying principle remains the same: knowledge acquisition. Why does this gap exist?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 25, 2012

Over the past several years, sleep researchers and neuroscientists have studied a process called memory consolidation, in which our brains integrate newly learned knowledge into long-term memory. How can we use this knowledge to benefit training? Studies of memory consolidation and sleep. Let learners sleep on it.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Corporate training or corporate L&D (Learning and Development) is all about getting employees to acquire, retain, recall, and apply knowledge and skills in order to render them productive, which in turn helps the company grow and flourish. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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