LearnDash

APRIL 30, 2020

Whether you’re designing a course or giving learners study advice, don’t let these myths lead you astray. And as a result, they’re likely to grab hold of some teaching ideas they’ve heard about but never examined and move forward with them under the misimpression that simply presenting their information is enough to help their learners learn.

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Give Learners a Nudge by Margie Meacham As often happens in the learning profession, what most of us know as nudge learning has been adapted from its original purpose in a different domain to address L&D needs. Positive Reinforcement —The reward circuit in our brains is triggered whenever we receive a reward for doing something.

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ReadyTech

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Psychology of Virtual Training: Tips to Fight Learner Fatigue Ever start out a virtual training session bright-eyed and ready, only to feel your mind wandering halfway through? 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.

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

This week I focus on how a basic understanding of the Gestalt principles can help create harmonious design and improve the odds that the intended message is conveyed to the learners we design for. The Theory. To put it simply, the theory refers to how visual input is perceived by humans. The Take-Aways.

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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. Let learners sleep on it. Studies of memory consolidation and sleep. Researchers believe that REM sleep helps facilitate this process.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

One of the inevitable battles online instructors face lies in retaining learner attention. Learners can drift away, sneak peaks at their smartphones, or attempt to covertly browse the Internet, but few will be so brazen as to do it in an obvious way. Mysteries—real-life and fictional—engage the problem-solving part of our brain.

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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. This word means the methods and practice of teaching adult learners. JITT- Just in Time Training refers to delivering information or training the learner needs when and where they need it.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 26, 2025

Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT) explains how the brain processes, retains and applies new information. With a focus on deep understanding rather than memorizing facts, cognitive learning encourages a more active, hands-on approach, asthe learner creates knowledge through experience and interaction. In 2024:$6.05 billion 25.5%

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A flexible approach allowing learners to access online course content at a time that suits them. Equipment, software, or a device which enables learners with disabilities to access eLearning and other content. A digital image to represent the user or learner in computer games and other online learning platforms. A Accessibility.

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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. Bandura’s (1986) social learning theory. Bandura’s (1986) social learning theory. Game Element.

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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. The way our brains are evolving alongside technology is infinitely interesting – or perhaps that’s the scientist in me.

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LearnDash

JUNE 2, 2013

In the end though, the most important thing is that the learning sticks – that the learners walk away with a solid understanding of the main objectives. There have been many theories on how to get learning to stick, all of which are valid enough in their own way. References: Bloomfire & Heart+Brain.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

” Don’t worry – it’s not boring theory. Want to know how to get your learners hooked? 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.

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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. But more importantly, you experience once again what it’s like to be a novice learner. Now YOU are the one on a steep learning curve. Skills development.

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Webanywhere

MARCH 16, 2025

Gone are the days of referring to brains as sponges that absorb readymade solutions. In today’s world, teaching involves allowing learners to actively construct their experiences, helping them form an intimate understanding of the materialand ultimately, becoming an even more valuable part of your business.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Nearly everything we thought we knew about the human brain changed when we started putting live subjects into functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines (MRIs) about 15 years ago. This model is the foundation for learner-centered approaches to training and education. Why Psychology is Still Relevant in the Age of Neuroscience.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

MAY 31, 2011

But other psychologists and neuroscientists have questioned the scientific basis for some learning style theories (nb: learning may be broader than just processing stimuli or information). Is there something in the personality of learners or learning styles that may explain these differences? Repetition is important too, and emotions.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

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. So for our learners -- I need you to pay attention now, but when are you actually going to need this? Your brain on Tetris.

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LearnUpon

APRIL 25, 2019

One method to master great training and course creation is by understanding how your learner’s mind works. Adult Learning Theory, also known as a ndragogy is a concept that has been around for years. What is Adult Learning Theory? Over the years, the theory has been adapted and added to. Adult Learner Experience.

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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! This helps to ensure that the learner is actively engaging with the material, as opposed to simply zoning out.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 22, 2017

Ideas such as banging out rhythms to help memorize multiplication tables, or using Legos to teach fractions were applauded during college as the right way to reach all learners. Therefore, we presume that if one part of the brain functions better than the other, learners should learn differently.

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Growth Engineering

MAY 6, 2021

No two learners are alike and the way every person learns varies. Like with fingerprints, our brains are all unique. This is why there are a number of different ways we learn, leading to learning theories. The post 5 Learning Theories You HAVE To Know! appeared first on Growth Engineering.

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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. We also design and develop custom game-based solutions. Opening The Knowledge Guru with a story.

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 31, 2025

Download for free News & Notes Unlock Learner Brains: The Science of Creating Engaging Training The Rundown: Effective training hinges on understanding human cognitive architecture, particularly how attention and first impressions influence learning. Design plays a pivotal role in capturing and maintaining learner engagement.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 9, 2013

During this time, learners perform. This learning theory doesn't give specifics on how long is too. part of the brain. Don't hold back on giving hints or clues if your learner gets stuck. According to the Spaced Learning theory, information moves into long-term memory. unrelated motor activities.

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eLearningMind

JUNE 2, 2025

In the eyes of cognitivists, effective learners dont cram information. They dont push information into their brains in the hopes it sticks. Instead, effective learners focus on understanding topics. Cognitive learning is a theory that explains learning based on how the human brain works. What is cognitive learning?

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Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2009

A Theory of Fun- Clive on Learning, August 16, 2007. Games e-Learners Play, April 29, 2009. Games and Learner Assessment- Kapp Notes, May 30, 2008. Social Sites, Design, Informal Learning, & Brain Games, May 4, 2009. Adopting Digital Game-based Learning: Why and How- Upside Learning Blog, March 26, 2009.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 24, 2009

A Theory of Fun- Clive on Learning, August 16, 2007. Games e-Learners Play, April 29, 2009. Games and Learner Assessment- Kapp Notes, May 30, 2008. Social Sites, Design, Informal Learning, & Brain Games, May 4, 2009. Adopting Digital Game-based Learning: Why and How- Upside Learning Blog, March 26, 2009.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 30, 2020

A popular and age-old proto-psychological theory suggests that there are 4 core temperaments that describe human personalities. But how can you create online training for distinct learner temperaments so that everyone feels their needs are met? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 10, 2012

The last of the thoughts still percolating in my brain from #mlearncon finally emerged when I sat down to create a diagram to capture my thinking (one way I try to understand things is to write about them, but I also try to diagram them sometimes to help me map the emerging conceptual relationships into spatial relationships).

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InSync Training

JUNE 29, 2018

Modern learners require modern approaches, and when you start off as a Subject Matter Expert , you very rarely get support around the “brain science” piece of training. You don't have basic knowledge of learning theories, design theories, and strategies you can target and influence your instructional designs.

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Matrix

APRIL 29, 2021

Reading is good for the brain. Continuing our series about adult learning theories series that instructional designers should know before creating training courses, we’ll explore experiential learning today. The Theory of Experiential Learning. However, knowledge is not the same as being able to do something.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Hence, we have a lot of literature describing modalities, brain hemisphere preferences, Kolb’s styles, Gregorc’s styles, and more. I used to diligently design for different types of learning styles, for the sake of making sure that the training would be effective for just about any type of learner.

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Learning Rebels

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Training activities should not only engage the body but the brain. We must incorporate activities that strengthen the brain – we do this through practice, feedback loops and assessing performance. Think of this as a dance we do with the brain. With each step, we create stronger knowledge links within the brain.

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Matrix

APRIL 22, 2021

In a series of articles, I will take a closer look at three modern adult learning theories that are not only relevant but highly applicable. The relevance of adult learning theories. The answer is simple: because it explains how the adult brain works. Malcolm Knowles is the founder of theory of Andragogy.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 29, 2025

Developing the instructional design journey offers some key benefits when compared to launching learning opportunities without a clear plan: Learner engagement One of the most common complaints we hear from both organizations and employees is that training isnt engaging enough. Thats why its important to understand the various strategies.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

In other words, when taking an eLearning course, learners are most likely to remember how the course ended, although the stuff in the middle might blur together. Since the information entering at the end doesn't get pushed out as quickly, the brain has more time to process and remember that later information. Visual representation.

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