eLearning Industry

MAY 19, 2022

Understanding cognitive biases is a critical skill for the workforce because it can facilitate better decision-making. This article discusses cognitive biases and remedies. The human brain thinks in particular ways that can prompt decisions and actions that are not based on rational judgments.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ask the Cognitive Scientist | American Federation of Teachers. This came up in a discussion on LinkedIn about whether visual appeal leads to better learning outcomes. (h/t This post includes links on research on how stories improve learning, UX, transforming teacher resumes, adaptive learning, AI voices, and animation.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 5, 2025

This blog sheds light on the rarely discussed aspects of eLearning in Telecom & ITchallenges that persist despite heavy investments, unseen barriers to knowledge transfer, and innovative strategies that can bridge critical skill gaps. This suggests that formal training alone isnt enough to drive learning effectiveness.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

Neuroscience research is used to explain results from cognitive psychology research. They also try to connect cognitive research on the other side with classroom experience. While I’m skeptical of most claims about neuroscience research directly informing learning design, this tries to avoid that. tags: free icon graphicdesign.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I’ll walk you through my thought process, discuss what these companies are doing and invite your thoughts. Despite abundant evidence of the cognitive and physical benefits of movement, particularly in childhood education, it remains underutilized in corporate learning — especially in online learning environments.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As companies increasingly turn to eLearning platforms to facilitate employee training and development, it’s crucial to understand the cognitive processes at play. Let’s look into the fascinating world of Cognitive Load Theory and explore how it impacts learning from a corporate perspective.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 2, 2024

In this interview with Amit Garg on the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, I discuss scenario-based learning and how that can increase skill transfer to real-world environments. I will be facilitating an open-ended discussion about designing and developing scenarios at the Learning & HR Tech Solutions Conference.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

This is an old discussion on reddit about a game design mechanic that helps go beyond yes and no choices by adding complications. Engagement: Going beyond meaningless clicks Jahan Kay clarifies the differences between interactivity and engagement, especially cognitive and emotional engagement. Does it exclude anyone?

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Cognitive Accessibility Guidance identifies eight objectives to reduce barriers for people with cognitive, intellectual, and learning disabilities, as well as neurodivergent (or neurologically different) individuals. Cognitive Accessibility Guidance The Cognitive Accessibility Guidance is organized under eight objectives.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 28, 2024

PowerPoint design tips Cognitive Load, Student Attention and PowerPoint Presentations Results of an eyetracking study of PowerPoint slides with tips on how to design slides so the information attracts attention and is easy to scan.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 12, 2022

As context, one perspective from cognitive science is thinking of our ourselves as comprised of three components. One is cognitive, that is what we think and know. We address the cognitive, and there’s little to do on the affective side, but we too often basically assume that the learner is ready for what we’re presenting.

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KnowledgeCity

JUNE 22, 2023

To create a truly diverse team that fosters these benefits, managers must harness cognitive diversity, where diverse thinking styles thrive. Let’s take a deep dive into cognitive diversity, why it’s important, and how to work with different thinking styles in your organization. What Is Cognitive Diversity?

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 15, 2020

The best topics for online training are those that involve skills that can be learned through discussions and group work. This format keeps learners engaged and improves knowledge retention by preventing cognitive overload. Integrating breaks will help learners stay engaged, reduces distractions and prevents cognitive overload.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

Growth mindset Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Does Developing a Growth Mindset Help Students Learn? This article is worth reading just for the DeafBlind perspective, which isn’t typically included in most accessibility discussions. I created some training on growth mindset for one of my clients several years ago.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. It is assumed that serious games influences learning in 2 ways, by changing cognitive processes and. The findings revealed that playing computer games is linked to a range of perceptual, cognitive, behavioural, affective and motivational impacts and outcomes.

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Learnnovators

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

It also involves designing content with clear language, readable fonts, and color-contrast settings to improve accessibility for those with cognitive differences. Creating safe spaces for open discussions allows employees to share their experiences, insights, and concerns without fear of judgment.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 17, 2020

In this presentation, I discussed why scenario-based learning engages participants. You might also like… All of my posts on storytelling and scenarios A range of options for storytelling and scenarios Learner engagement: Behavioral, cognitive, and affective. I also talked about some elements to help craft narratives.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

This is a casual conversation where we’ll discuss tips for designing and developing scenarios. If you have a challenge and want to brainstorm some possible solutions, bring it to this session to discuss. Scenarios Discussion with LDA. You can register for this discussion here. Thursday April 21, 7:30-8:15 AM EDT.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Where Did Germane Cognitive Load Go? Greg Ashman looks at the “fatal flaws” of cognitive load theory. The first problem with germane cognitive load is a philosophical one. Dig into to this one to learn more and see what he has to say about cognitive load theory. Creating Better Video for Learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

While some of that was likely deliberately controversial to generate traffic, the discussion raised some important points. For purposes of this discussion, anything you do to make your writing easier to understand and more readable improves learning. Sometimes, we perceive a disconnect between research and practice. Organizing content.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In addition to the cognitive necessity of reactivating relevant knowledge (which can be done in an engaging way), we want to also set appropriate expectations about the coming experience. The point being that basically we’re opening the emotional as well as the cognitive story. A mismatch can undermine learner motivation.

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Ninja Tropic

APRIL 2, 2025

Provide Opportunities for Collaboration: Encourage employees to interact with one another through discussion forums, group challenges, or peer assessments. This makes learning less overwhelming and allows employees to engage with the material at their convenience.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

A framework for developing learning outcomes which vary in cognitive complexity under the skills of recall, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, and create. C Cognitive Load. Cognitive Overload. Discussion Forum. An online platform where learners can create and respond to discussion threads by posting comments.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 27, 2014

Mode 1: Cognitive interactivity or interpretative participation. Creating and managing an environment of engagement requires the development of a structure that challenges students from the beginning and forces them to consciously make cognitive decisions and choices throughout the gamification experience. References: Gibson, J.T.,

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Learningtogo

JUNE 9, 2017

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. Augmented Cognition – The Flip Side of Artificial Intelligence. The system produces a visual readout to help commanders understand the cognitive patterns of individual soldiers.

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dominKnow

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this episode Rachel Allen Dillion joined us to discuss how to balance visual design to avoid cognitive overload.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 25, 2017

Section 508 outlines the minimum levels of accessibility for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Always summarize charts and graphs to help the learners know the content discussed. If you are planning to design a Section 508 compliant course, here are a few questions that need to be answered: 1.

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Thought Industries

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Customer, Partner, and Professional Learning Leaders Gather to Discuss How to Adapt, Innovate, and Scale in a Competitive Market.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 2, 2021

As I discuss in my forthcoming book , there are nuances to each of the elements of learning design (as I also talked about for Learnnovators). Our cognitive architecture is amazing, but it’s prone to all sorts of limitations (there’s no perfect answer). That’s where tools help.

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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. Instead of overwhelming our goal is to help people do their job better. That’s what dealing with content overload helps you do.

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CourseArc

MARCH 27, 2023

Overuse of color can cause cognitive overload and distractions. Deep Dive This is just a touch of what our team will be discussing in the second of our Actionable Accessibility Advice Series. This image, created by Elisabeth Aguilera and Netta Korhonen, from Arbetsförmedlingen.se level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 22, 2020

The most effective virtual learning content focuses on interpersonal or cognitive skills. These are topics that the class can have in depth discussions about. These reading materials often lay the groundwork for online discussions. Not all learning content is suitable for virtual training.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 24, 2022

At the same time, there’s a discussion happening about learning affordances of the metaverse. I’ve suggested before that you can infer the properties of new technologies, in many cases, by considering their cognitive affordances. Still, lots of technical and cognitive overhead to make it worthwhile.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2014

A good way to begin is by discussing a generally likely problem/ scenario that they face on-the-job and evoking responses and first-hand experiences of how they dealt with the situation. Cognitive Load Theory warns against the dangers of overloading learners with too much information.

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Clark Quinn

JULY 17, 2019

For instance, the work on worked examples comes from John Sweller’s Cognitive Load theory. The approach I discuss in things like my Learning Experience Design workshops is a synthesis of theories as well. It’s an eclectic mix including the above mentioned, Cognitive Flexibility, Elaboration, ARCS, and more.

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Learningtogo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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. Augmented Cognition – The Flip Side of Artificial Intelligence. The system produces a visual readout to help commanders understand the cognitive patterns of individual soldiers.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 8, 2012

an irrelevant treasure hunt, you’re adding cognitive load or at the least distracting the brain from the content. In the previously mentioned discussion, Tahiya Marome made this point: For the brain, play is learning and learning is play. They didn’t allow for real practice, just a different format for receiving content.

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