LearnDash

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If I had to guess, I would say that most online educators don’t think of themselves as “instructional designers.” During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Because understanding how we learn influences how we teach.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered how Instructional Designers using cognitive science in their lesson planning can make a difference? Explore the role of cognitive science in Instructional Design and its importance on education. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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. tags: teaching research education spacedlearning cogpsych neuroscience. Constructivism is a theory of learning, not a theory of pedagogy.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cebulka | No Mythstakes Jessica Cebulka’s educational game project, which won an award at DemoFest. In education there tends to be a clear emphasis on cognition while emotion is hardly part of the conversation. This includes multiple levels of games as demos of what’s possible, built in Construct.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

Growth mindset Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Does Developing a Growth Mindset Help Students Learn? The effect may seem small, but it’s in the range of lots of education effects. Daniel Willingham Willingham also suggests that growth mindset research can help educators talk to students about challenges and setbacks.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 27, 2024

In today’s digital world, eLearning has become a critical component of business training and education. Accessibility in eLearning isn’t just about compliance with laws or guidelines—it’s about creating an inclusive educational experience that benefits all learners.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Yet, I realize that there may be another legacy, a cognitive one. So few were educated, and we didn’t have sufficiently sophisticated mechanisms. The cognitive approach is certainly more recent than the Industrial Age, but it carries its own legacies. I’ve attributed that to a legacy from previous eras.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While online education offers unparalleled flexibility and access, it also presents unique challenges, particularly in fostering a sense of community among learners. The Community of Inquiry Framework : Cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence are crucial elements in fostering successful online learning communities.

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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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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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Educraft.tech - Technology meets Education

JULY 11, 2024

Practical tips to design courses that steer learners away from cognitive overload and boredom! The post Tips for Instructional Designers to Reduce Cognitive Load appeared first on Educraft.

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eLearning Company

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction to Cognitive Load Theory in eLearning Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), conceived by educational psychologist John Sweller in the 1980s, is a revolutionary framework pertinent to eLearning that is grounded in our understanding of human cognitive architecture.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Serious Games. Educational Psychology. It is assumed that serious games influences learning in 2 ways, by changing cognitive processes and. Computers & Education 59, pp. Wouters, P., van Nimwegen, C., van Oostendorp, H., & van der Spek, E. Journal of.

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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 8, 2020

While education had been proceeding for a long time, the approaches were ad hoc. The notion of scientific education had yet to emerge. The notion of scientific education had yet to emerge. The first real systematic study of learning came from the field of educational psychology. This is our core mental architecture.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Similarly, the learning science book coming out is a primer on the underlying cognitive science and the implications for learning design. Because, L&D should properly be aligned with learning (and cognitive) science. Educate clients, audiences, and employees about the nuances of learning design.

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In an earlier post, I made a defense of cognitive psychology (really, to me, cognitive science, a bigger umbrella). Learning science is an interdisciplinary field, including cognitive science, educational psychology, and more. We shouldn’t be using courses when job aids will suffice, as cognitive science tells us.

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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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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Obviously, the cognitive and learning sciences have been a theme. These extended areas include thinking about situated learning and the importance of context, distributed cognition and the use of external representations, and an area new for me, embodied cognition including gesture and motion.

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Therefore we started with developing a full-blown Disinformation Framework for Education and Training Contexts, supported by loads of case studies, thoughtfully curated eLearning resources and new tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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E-Learning Provocateur

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In addition to my annual list of conferences in Australia for digital educators, I applied my cognitive surplus to another nine posts that dive deeper into the murky waters of meaning. When I pressed the Publish button on Roses are red , it capstoned a year of semantics for me which spilled over into this year.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

His contributions to cognitive science have been immense. Roger’s work connected story to cognition. Surprised, Roger realized that there must be cognitive structures for events that were similar to the proposed schemas for things. He was a challenging personality and intellect, and yet he fought for the right things.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

Amnesia: Educational Text-Based Game AI-powered branching scenarios for learning. Neuroscience myths 25 Neuroscience Myths Lots of myths from pop psychology about neuroscience (plus a few from cognitive psychology or other non-neuro fields). Give the tool a topic, and it will generate a scenario for you.

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Integrating AI into L&D processes has opened up new possibilities (both good and bad) for training and education. The Rise of AI in Learning and Development Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged in various industries for better or worse, and Learning and Development (L&D) is no exception.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

“Join UCI Division of Continuing Education and USD Professional and Continuing Education for a joint webinar and learn from seasoned industry experts about their pathways to success and the trends driving the industry forward.” ” Learn more and register for the free webinar here.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More on scenarios and games Escape Room Activity Pushes Boundaries of Nursing Education at IWU | Illinois Wesleyan Interesting description of how the Illinois Wesleyan University (where I graduated) School of Nursing created an escape room using a mannequin to reinforce learning about medication administration.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Whether you’re exploring innovative online teaching methods, embracing new ways to learn, or simply curious about eLearning and educational technology, this resource will help you understand the language that shapes digital learning. C Cognitive Load. Cognitive Overload. A Accessibility. Blooms Taxonomy. Digital Literacy.

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Learningtogo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Cognitive science is a branch of psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding how we think. Like cosmology, quantum physics , and many other branches of science, cognitive psychology employs models to describe something that can’t be directly observed. Here are a few of the ones I find most useful.

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CourseArc

MARCH 27, 2023

may not understand the idiom “ballpark” to mean educated guess. Overuse of color can cause cognitive overload and distractions. This image, created by Elisabeth Aguilera and Netta Korhonen, from Arbetsförmedlingen.se is a modified version of Microsoft’s Inclusive Design Toolkit. level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 8, 2012

Journal of Educational Psychology, 104, 235-249. an irrelevant treasure hunt, you’re adding cognitive load or at the least distracting the brain from the content. It may take us a while to figure out exactly how, but we can make educating oneself playful and a great, life long game again. .” Adams, D.M., Mayer, R.E.,

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Thought Industries

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

BOSTON – November 02, 2023 – Thought Industries, the leading external enterprise learning platform for customer, partner and professional training, recently completed its annual enterprise learning conference, COGNITION 2023, a chance for leaders and practitioners in The post Thought Industries Cognition 2023 Recap: Experience the Business of Learning (..)

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I had created my own major in Computer-Based Education, and was designing and programming educational computer games. I’d gone to grad school to get a grounding in cognitive science in just such a place. It prompted some small thoughts about Smalltalk. I was a regular Byte magazine reader, back in the day.

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HexaLearn

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Let us get into learning more about the power of storytelling in education. Regardless of age, storytelling in education has been a favorite for everybody. Educators can recast complicated theories with the help of stories that are relatable. Educators can recast complicated theories with the help of stories that are relatable.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Instead of satisfied learners, educators are left with overwhelmed and discouraged learners. In fact, many educators accidentally misidentify the problem with their page as being one of design rather than substance. Too much content per page contributes to cognitive load. It makes for an unappealing layout on your course page.

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Learningtogo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Educators have understood the power of music since at least the time of ancient Greece. With increased insights coming from the field of neuroscience, there’s been a heightened interest in understanding how music affects our cognitive processes. What are some guidelines for including music in your instructional design? But watch out!

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Spark Your Interest

DECEMBER 5, 2021

They are all trends your organization will need to get in front of to ensure you’re not the learning and education dinosaur. #1 Consideration and adaption of your training for visual, hearing, and motor impairments, as well as cognitive differences, is required. 1 The Future Will Be Hybrid. elearning accessibility.

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